De Klerk latest World Cup-winning Springbok heading to Japan / Photo: Patrick HAMILTON - AFP/File
-
Search Underway for 'Dooars Rani' Tigress After Second Escape from Buxa Tiger Reserve
-
Teatro Mayor Unveils 152-Performance 2027 Season Highlighting Beethoven and García Márquez
-
The Dilemma of Recording Live Music: Preserving Memories vs. Being Present
-
Rutgers Defeats NJIT 101-64 Behind Francis and Mark Scores
-
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - November 11
-
6 Pieces of Furniture Worth Investing In
-
Fulcrum Metals PLC Announces New Critical Mineral Recoveries Expand Potential
-
Guardian Metal Resources PLC Announces Proposed Spin-Out of Non-Tungsten Projects
-
Fulcrum Metals PLC Announces Publication of Updated Investor Presentation
-
THIEAUDIO Introduces Clairvoyance MKII: The Evolution of a Signature Sound
-
Christmas Day Shifts More than Double as Americans Return to In-Person Holiday Celebrations
-
BlackBerry to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
-
Thukukile Zuma Resigns from ANC Johannesburg Leadership Amid Disciplinary Dispute
-
Russia Orders 100,000 Kometa Modules to Counter Ukrainian Electronic Warfare
-
CM Mohan Yadav Meets Bohra Spiritual Leader to Discuss Simhastha 2028 and Development
-
Mahayuti-backed Rajesh Patil Elected Chairman of Gokul Dairy Amidst Political Deadlock
-
Eli Crane Defeats Jonathan Nez in Tight Arizona Congressional Race
-
David Walliams Identified as Celebrity in Sexual Misconduct Allegations After Legal Bid
De Klerk latest World Cup-winning Springbok heading to Japan
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.
The feisty scrum-half leaves English Premiership side Sale Sharks and follows in the footsteps of several of his fellow South Africans in moving to the country where they won the World Cup in 2019.
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Willie le Roux, Lukhanyo Am and Malcolm Marx all played in this year's Japan Rugby League One season, which finished on Sunday.
The 30-year-old De Klerk, who has 36 caps for the Springboks, said he had wanted to move to Japan "at some stage" ever since playing at the 2019 World Cup.
"Now it is a reality and I can't wait to get stuck in with my teammates and coaches and hopefully make a big impact," he said in a statement released by the team.
"The Japanese culture is amazing and I look forward to enjoying every moment with my partner, teammates and all the rugby fans of Japan."
Yokohama, who also have World Cup-winning Springbok Jesse Kriel on their books, finished sixth in the 12-team table.
De Klerk joined Sale from South African side Golden Lions in 2017 and has made 13 appearances this season, scoring one try and 13 points.
His international career had stalled until his stellar form at Sale propelled him back into South Africa selection and he has been the Springboks' first-choice scrum-half ever since.
O.M.Souza--AMWN
