VIDEO: Emotional young fan meets Faf de Klerk at Rugby World Cup
Springbok Faf de Klerk made sure this young boy will never forget this special moment...
South Africa kicked off the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with an 18-3 victory over Scotland in their opening Pool B match in Marseille on Sunday.
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It was a special day for scrumhalf Faf de Klerk because he earned his 50th cap for the Springboks.
De Klerk has been instrumental in the Springboks' recent success, playing a key role in their 2019 World Cup triumph.
He is known for his speed, sniping runs, and tactical kicking game.
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But it wasn't just a special day for De Klerk, he also made the day extra special for a young superfan.
After the game, De Klerk signed the emotional young boy's jersey and gave him a big hug.
In the video, the boy is seen crying while interacting with De Klerk.
Watch the video below:
🙌 @fafdeklerk making this kid's year!#RWC2023 #RSAvSCO pic.twitter.com/IQ8t6ZAxDp
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) September 10, 2023