VIDEO: Emotional young fan meets Faf de Klerk at Rugby World Cup
Updated | By Jacaranda FM
Springbok Faf de Klerk made sure this young boy will never forget this special moment...
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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.
READ: South Africa start Rugby World Cup defence with Scotland victory
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.
READ: Nienaber hails pack after Boks grind out win over slippery Scots
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
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