Size Doesn't Matter | Faf De Klerk Tribute

Faf is known as the giant slayer! In this video you will find out exactly why he is called this.
This Faf De Klerk highlights and tribute video contains the best rugby steps, runs and rugby big hits of his rugby career.
Faf De Klerk is a 2019 Rugby World Cup Winner with the Springboks, 2019 Rugby Championship winner with the Springbok Rugby Team. Faf De Klerk is regarded as the best scrum half in the world currently! He has played for the Pumas, the Lions, Sale Sharks and The Springboks!
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[@Thranduil606]

This guy is something else. He is fearless, relentless, dominating. He plays like he's 7ft tall. He's the embodiment of the phrase "you better come correct or don't come at all", because if you don't come correct he'll put you on your ass. I honestly can't remember the last time Rugby has had a player like this.

[@JuiC30]

Us South Africans are Built differently, Fearless... GO Springboks and go DDP and MSP!

[@louisclayton1045]

yeh u guys are unreal fair play@@JuiC30

[@Youokhun]

It’s their national sport and it means a lot for them historically so they don’t ever hold back! - from an Irish person 💚

[@SwiftKidddd]

Dupont >>>>>>>>>>>

[@Thranduil606]

@@SwiftKidddd We'll talk when Dupont wins a WC.

[@rubytatum2150]

I love how when the opposite team is like fighting with him he just smiles

[@NathanFlay]

Like every player does that

[@dmc41987]

I’ve had opposition players try and fight me, and I do the same

[@justinscott7492]

best way to infuriate and get in their head

[@borreltjuh83]

Just smile and say nothing back; that's where you always win

[@NextRoulette]

Did I just watched L'Oréal commercial?

[@DieHardRugby]

I think I should be collecting revenue from them for the advert👍

[@Timo-jg5mp]

😂😂😂

[@gustaphtjingovera5339]

I love you

[@gustaphtjingovera5339]

Wow

[@WisdomThroughGod]

holy shit haha

[@Thatonedere]

0:42 that roll and spin to get back up was so smooth

[@nicogodasi374]

J M sick balance and body control

[@kevinchiu2024]

He's been got used to this lol

[@skonafid]

Damn what a pro getting surprise pushed from the back by a fat man and still rolling up to stand in a sec

[@josejoaquinbenitez6485]

@@skonafid and then laugh in his face.

[@anthonysantos3629]

Buttery smooth, and a big grin on his face. This dude is a fuckin little pitbull 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@that_one_dude5288]

He tackles like a wrestler. Going in with the double or single leg and them bringing them to the ground. Respect from America.

[@DejaVuDream.0]

It's smart too. With him being shorter, he's got the benefit of a lower center of gravity. Definitely making it useful to use the bigger players' height against them; throwing off their balance with that style of tackle. While he's obviously strong and built I bet the "wrestling takedown" is more effective than a full on body slam. :)

[@joshcho853]

was thinking the same thing. most of his take downs are double legs and that makes it even more savage cuz he's just double legging people 80 pounds over him lol

[@mrsimpleslowmo]

@@danielrajkovic2589 Smallers lads should plays soccer

[@crywlf9103]

You mean he tackles like a rugby player

[@Elizabeth44777]

@@crywlf9103 Wrong. He means he tackles like a wrestler, hence why he mentioned the double leg technique, _moron_

[@philiplevins6702]

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. Mark Twain

[@denislaouenan5553]

I know I have a chihuahua / jack russel mix he has no idea of his own size and wants to kill everyone everything haha, cans wait for the world cup, faf vs Antoine in final who ever wins would be great!! love both players, Antoine creates more play and Faf is fearless and can defend and push like first line, very grateful to have them both play in same era.

[@tannicapple]

@1:38 he grabs the biggest dude on the field and HE pulls that giant to him while never letting go of the other guy💪👀

[@llcooljx6914]

1:40 man knows NO FEAR

[@aaronb1977]

Bc he knows the other guys won't do shit during the game

[@coleshanahan6748]

Big Facts💯👉

[@moonpixie3634]

@@aaronb1977 obviously not, what do you think this is? ufc?

[@diogenessinope6405]

who is the monster ginger he smiles at?

[@trippgio9981]

@@aaronb1977 even if they did he would eat it

[@siddharthrm6385]

Faf is that one friend in our friend group who is the shortest , smartest and the most protected in our friend group at all costs .

[@NJEllxo]

Actually love this man. I’m Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 but he is phenomenal.. my favourite rugby player and the best Scrum half in the world ❤️ 🇿🇦

[@DieHardRugby]

He is an incredible 9! Who is your favourite Welsh player?

[@NJEllxo]

Die Hard Rugby he absolutely is, love Faf! Oo that’s a good question.. I have a few, but I’m gonna have to say Leigh Halfpenny!

[@DieHardRugby]

@@NJEllxo Leigh Halfpenny is a great player!

[@joedorben3504]

"Size doesn't matter" he's got size tho, just not height, very strong and built

[@darionwilliams2094]

You don't need height in rugby

[@spawnmedia2461]

only 80kg

[@joedorben3504]

@@spawnmedia2461 he's 5'7...

[@spawnmedia2461]

@@joedorben3504 yea heavy for his height but still small for a rugby player

[@joedorben3504]

@@spawnmedia2461 again, "small" and "short" are too different things. you can be 6'5, if you're a twig, you're still small. in a sport like football, height can be advantageous for certain positions because of the aspect of catching the ball, it's easier to catch a high pass over a defender (or multiple) if you're taller, and conversely it's easier to intercept them and to guard tall receivers if you're taller. For QBs, height is important in order to be able to see over the offensive line, and offensive linemen need to be tall so that defensive lineman don't tower over them and are more limited in how they can attempt to get around them. Rugby, though, doesn't have similar dynamics, and as such height is not really important. Being shorter can even be advantageous, in that it's tougher for taller players to break down and tackle you with good form, since their center of gravity is higher. As such, it's much easier for you to break their ankles. It also allows you to more easily tackle players low, which is more effective and proper in both football and rugby, and it's easier to wrap up a taller player's legs. It'll also be harder for them to evade you as you can more easily watch and react to their hips, and your footwork and quickness will often naturally be better than theirs. The problem for most short players is that shortness often does come with being small and/or weaker than taller players, but he doesn't have this problem, so it's not an issue whatsoever

[@mizukageg6686]

0:46, how many times have I seen South African players just smile in the middle of a field brawl like that lol.

[@makeperceive]

Bakkies taught them well

[@danielleclaassens1792]

@Jakes 97 he was a boss

[@alyssafourie688]

@Yong Geun Song Wtf?🤦🏻‍♀️

[@coensmit4145]

You should know, you NEVER make it a personal issue lol

[@zach28]

Eben Etzebeth taught him

[@oz70nyc50]

There's tough, then there's fearless, then there's Faf Le Klerk.

[@WarGaming-fc4fu]

u mean De Klerk lol

[@churys9718]

Look up him vs Joe maler 😂

[@justaguywithhalfamoustache7153]

Is nobody gonna talk about how smooth that recovery was at 0:42?

[@CarlChristensen64]

It’s like a trained pratfall from the vaudeville days, like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were doing

[@nicogodasi374]

As an Argentine, I first hated this guy (unstoppable little devil) now I love him, definitely one of my fav players ✌

[@yagofernandes9695]

es una bestia salvaje. digo lo mismo q vos

[@ganemba1117]

*Faf players

[@ismaellazarte8098]

Otro argentino JAJSJAJ

[@j0esh91]

as an Englishman, I still hate him, and the fact that he's so damn good makes me hate him more. fair play to him.

[@maximilianogarcia9327]

As an argentinian i noticed that English speakers don't understand double sense 😂😂

[@JasonSputnik]

No other 9 in the world is better in the defensive aspect of the game, his tackling is top notch!

[@cyrussadlier2595]

Arron Smith tj perenara look it up boyyyyy

[@o.binwheelie9733]

@@cyrussadlier2595 mate you can argue over those two potentially being better scrum-halves but when do you ever see them put in hits like Faf

[@Judge-Dredd]

@@cyrussadlier2595 .. Hey boyyyyy, You don't know what you talking about. We are the champions.........

[@blackBrad18]

@@Judge-Dredd You think you can beat me?

[@benkeishurikn2202]

What about Dupont?? 😘

[@JAAnewboy]

Don’t even watch rugby but how do you not love this guy

[@stt.9433]

My French dad calls him Asterix hehe.

[@noahnolight1044]

not a French name though

[@xavier6037]

Alpha Noah And the Joke Killer award goes to...

[@noahnolight1044]

@@xavier6037 I got the joke idiot

[@noahnolight1044]

@v oh stfu sensitive bitch. I like the joke , just pointing out the obvious.

[@MajinBuusni]

@@noahnolight1044 gay weeb

[@classicjonesy]

Although I was disappointed All Blacks lost the last world cup, this guy was a pleasure to watch in the finals.

[@Enoch940]

You would have won if Bryce Laurence was still a ref, guaranteed.

[@djobokuwali4316]

Some say he's the Faftest man alive.

[@richardchikosi4320]

Underrated pun

[@ahriman935]

Ugh... I don't even know whether it was supposed to be pun on fattest, or fastest, or merely on his surname or whatever... Jesus Christ, my head hurts. You're going to burn in hell sir.

[@GravityBunk]

clearly you haven’t heard about faf du plessis

[@djobokuwali4316]

Well since it’s about athleticism, which usually follows “fastest man alive” rather than “fattest man alive,” and he’s actually really fast, clearly I meant to pun “fat.”

[@margo3731]

Faf, you are amazzzzing. Keep up being such an absolute powerhouse. You made the 2023 World Cup last night. You were everywhere, passing and kicking the ball. Our hero!❤❤

[@The_Sass_Monster]

I like how he laughs in their face when they try to fight him

[@lonelychameleon3595]

I live in the US but this man is why I root for the Springboks

[@sheasheep3341]

LETS GOOOO

[@mikeuptegrove]

Very impressive athlete. It’s not just his explosive power, but it’s his focus that makes him an exceptional athlete. He’s extremely spatially aware and knows where to put the ball, in any given direction, in just a single millisecond scan of the field. He also knows how to preemptively close gaps he foresees, keeping his own speed in mind.

[@tobypark2045]

Never watched a game rugby in my life but I can tell this guy's special. One of those intersport legends.

[@joememphis1571]

The Giant Slayer is not to be f***ed with as he is fearsome and fearless. He can handle his own but has excellent backup in Etzebeth (202 cm and 125 kg) and Vermuelen (192cm and 110 kg) if he needs assistance. DeKlerk is amazing.

[@OriginalPuro]

It's a mentality. Victory or death. Never back down. Rugby is awesome. The world needs more of it, especially the respect part of the game.

[@kandiundi6409]

3:42 one of the worst things to feel in rugby, having someone palm you right in your face.

[@DieHardRugby]

Especially with such force😂it really is just like a "legal face strike"😜

[@fabioartoscassone9305]

@@DieHardRugby in americna football is called" a pie in the face"😂😂😂

[@dannymorgan2654]

As an Englishman I have nothing but mad respect for Faf. Modern legend of the game and dangerous as anyone else on that pitch

[@TheSean7564]

De Klerk has that rugby spirit I miss since retiring

[@suzianderson3003]

Gotta totally admire Faf. He has obviously done some form of Judo style training as he uses his lack of height (therefore a lower center of gravity) to tackle men twice his size and weight. Notice when he sees a big guy coming in for a tackle he bends down if he has the time and throws them over onto their backs like they weigh nothing much at all. All good for Faf as it gets the job done. He is quick on the ball and seems to instinctively know where a teammate is so he can pass the ball. In my humble opinion, he is definitely one of the best players around.

[@yeetusthatfeetus720]

That’s just textbook tackling at rugby, how everyone should tackle

[@ChileanIggy]

@@yeetusthatfeetus720 I'm even shorter than faf and I was told "If you can't stop them outright, tie up their legs. You don't have to be big to do that" lol

[@c.9900]

I came to rugby after I toom up judo as a pre-teens and it definitely helped me. Grabbing your opponents lapels and getting used to getting underneath your opponent really helped, and was a useful transition to rugby.

[@khanyabeja5602]

His games are fantastic.. He's Absolutely the best👌👌👌whenever thers a rugby world cup a look for him in the squad❤❤❤

[@blackBrad18]

His take offs are insane, he hits them before they start running.

[@ryankilian6752]

He may be small but he packs a punch 🤣such an agile guy

[@DieHardRugby]

He has heart!!

[@worldchampions4379]

Reece Witherspoons unflattering stunt double. Respect I’m a massive! fan

[@DieHardRugby]

Can barely tell the difference haha

[@leftright-abovebelow2279]

ha-ha....yes Faf #1 in the 9's!

[@lizaneeleroux3614]

not really your line is it mate? if you're gonna quote someone at least give em credit

[@acelovesdiyschristopher7023]

Squidge Rugby hehe

[@MrDarkHorseWM]

This man just has that natural talent in what he does with a extremely strong frame

[@dannyparker3820]

My SA hero... He is a 120 percent real Sprinkbok Rugby player...One of the best there has ever been.... Keep going Faf...

[@lukenukem1164]

Love this guy, what a little beast!

[@DieHardRugby]

A monster on attack and defence!

[@fabioartoscassone9305]

@@DieHardRugby i've seen the fight in the match vs. Wales. that boy is a lionheart, or a complete madman. the 8. of Wales was 25 cm taller than him 😂😂😂

[@harsshraaj1497]

He's like a little tank running at you out of nowhere

[@NJEllxo]

He’s very smart. Very quick and fabulous to watch. Nobody can deny that

[@jacquesdutoit3529]

What a legend!! Heart of a lion,, tough as an ox!!

[@KingEdwardtheTurbulentNeill26]

Never underestimate the small guy's. You'll end up being shocked. De Klerk is one of the best rugby players in the world.

[@morrishodges187]

Hands down best Scrumhalf in super rugby!! A lot of heart ✊ Part time rugby player, part time model, actor? Jack of all trades if you ask me

[@Adam-kq2gf]

Now I know where the saying comes from that big explosions happen in small packages. Phenomenal player !

[@kayleighbeaver5289]

Faf is such an amazing rugby player! Well done on creating a really amazing tribute video, I love how it starts off with the slo mo! 👌 Keep up with the amazing vids 👏

[@DieHardRugby]

He is so good! Thank you....the vids arent going to stop!

[@knalgans3081]

Having him on your team is half the win.

[@willbuckley3216]

A truly fearless player. Respect.

[@endless5soul]

Dude is relentless. great at tackling in open space, quick to close in during pursuit and keep his head up, shoulders low and wraps up hard before driving through. Most of these big dudes just arm tackle, that sorry stuff would work against a tiny running back in the NFL. Faf is a beast

[@breakwoodhopper6739]

That was the cleanest recovery from a back push he was immediately on he's feet

[@Teacher-lj6in]

Faf's our man! Lets watch him continue in 2020 and beyond!

[@DieHardRugby]

He is in great form, hope to see it continue!

[@louaiga74]

Best halfback in the world. Respect from Nz👍

[@waynemyers2469]

I've been gorging myself on Cheslin Kolbe vids and then I stumble across this guy and all I can say is, you folks on the other side of the world are awesome...

[@mjollnirtsubo]

It's so much fun watching Faf play.

[@chefd786]

Watching this video can turn anyone into a Rugby Fan!

[@DieHardRugby]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Are you a rugby fan?

[@dingdong3000]

height no matter, he's built like a tank

[@philipgwyn8091]

1.72m and 80 kg = 27 BMI. He's technically overweight. But in his case it seems like 100% muscle.

[@kylerBD]

@@philipgwyn8091 BMI is a very flawed way of measuring if people are overweight. Especially athletes.

[@gottaproxy8826]

@@philipgwyn8091 BMI has nothing to do with bodyfat, having a higher BMI is better if you have low bodyfat.

[@wadesaleeby2172]

Man you are my Hero! Awesome play Slayer!😁🤗😊😘

[@user-hw4eh2xb6b]

Gotta love Faf ; he’s a warrior 🙏🏼

[@n__167]

I don’t watch rugby at all so when I saw him play I didn’t really know who he was besides this short Bulky Blond Lion

[@DieHardRugby]

All you need to know is that he is the small guy who mauls the big boys😜

[@DWARFNUZA]

Un gran jugador. Que orgullo tenerlo en un equipo.

Pretoria long haired Terrier! Don't touch his rugby ball...

[@fkngeniuspappie]

Nelsparta

[@alyssafourie688]

Nelspruit actually😂

@@alyssafourie688 Ja, daar gebore, maar het op Waterkloof skool gegaan en vir jnr Bulls gespeel. Dis hoekom ek sê Pretoria...

@@nadiaswann9387 Hahahaha, inderdaad!

[@akhilraj3138]

Good one

[@artofsoul]

This guy is like a cheetah hunting his prey. Out of no where he appears and concludes with a textbook takedown of much larger and stronger opponents. I am a new fan now.

[@mujibobeidy4322]

He proves why the Springboks are one of the best sides around.

[@amariza21]

Dam this dude is a beast for his size. In sports people get intimidating of the body size, but this guy showed that the size of your heart is what matters

[@Sam-hc3zb]

Its been almost four years, and yet i still havent recovered from the 2019 world cup final. This little man dominated england big time. Astounding player.

[@johannhanekom441]

I love this work you have done I am from south africa and I love rugby keep up the grate work

[@Ben-zs9gz]

Tellement bon comme vidéo merci ^^

[@felygriessel2663]

My heart keeps pumping on this guy🤣😘🥰🥰💞❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@harrycullen1643]

Im an All Black Supporter but this guy is goood. A pleasure to watch him play.

[@fatmanscoop8650]

One of the very best players and as an English man he is a nightmare to watch against your team. Unreal player 👏

[@ethanhayn6525]

What an absolute BEAST 💪🏻 🇿🇦

[@EndTimeDreams]

Love seeing him smash bigger players, regards from New Zealand

[@perfectme001]

Im here every week for inspiration:):):) The dude is my new favorite since bakkies botha!!!!

[@AlobytesOgniddove]

Smile, always!

[@TD_JR]

Those short guys built like a fire hydrant with that lower center of gravity hit far harder than you would ever expect. You cant knock a billiard ball over.

[@grzesiekZ15]

Never watched rugby but this guy is a beast

[@danielnoan3657]

True Legend..💪🏽

[@portaccio]

For me Faf the most exciting player currently playing. *England fan

[@kevinrudd9257]

His tackling technique is fantastic

[@kooper507]

this guys an absolute BEAST!!!!!!

[@vuton7670]

It's like watching real-life Wolverine taking on colossus at 3:05

[@stikanator0.719]

That is why he is my favorite player of all time

[@adamb903]

I don't follow union but I love watching de klerk on YT. Legend

[@KiritPankhania]

A brilliant example of positive power 😊

[@onikasethosa3993]

fire vid 🔥🔥 lukhanyo am for the next vid 🤩

[@DieHardRugby]

Thank you so much! Is Lukhanyo your favourite player??

[@onikasethosa3993]

100%🔥🔥

[@DieHardRugby]

@@onikasethosa3993 I will definitly do one of him in the near future👍👍 stay tuned for more cool tributes and highlights until then👍

[@rapulamphahlele5067]

The best number 9 in the world currently.

[@DieHardRugby]

I believe it for sure!! The heart of this guy is insane!

[@rapulamphahlele5067]

@@DieHardRugby Definitely, there's so much talent in SA

[@LLuann]

No

[@kevincrist9753]

He laughs in their faces like he met God and wasn't impressed. I don't watch rugby but he's my favorite player for sure.

[@donresmith6791]

By far the best Rugby channel on KZbin at the moment

[@DieHardRugby]

Thank you so much! I am glad you like the content I post. Which has been your favourite video?

[@donresmith6791]

@@DieHardRugby all of them!

[@jeremyfredericks9532]

Faf is such a beast haha....always takes out the big guys!

[@DieHardRugby]

The giant slayer haha

[@user-ch5zj2uf4v]

Just seen this fella come up on Instagram and had to KZbin some clips. Fe*k he's brilliant 😀 he makes me wanna watch rugby now 😅

[@frederickgolden6694]

The worst ever hit i took in American football came from a little guy like De Klerk, i'm 65 today and still can spiritually feel that hit! It's always the little ones you don't see coming who are the most vicious in my experience, they play like they're possessed!!!💢🐝💥

[@EugeneNaidoo]

LOL😆

[@Dafman14]

Rugby legend in the making

[@alexejgorodnicenko7295]

courage man, fast, smart

[@xa-xii1316]

0:42 we not gonna talk about how clean that was

[@jacoconradie8139]

Dammit! Didnt want this video to end! Great work!

[@DieHardRugby]

Thank you. I am working on the next player tribute already!

[@hansvandendolder2037]

This is a great example off the boer men of SA. They fear nothing , absolutely nothing !! Toughest men on earth !!

[@admiral7922]

Every self conscious short man should watch this formidable inspiration called Faf De Klerk.

[@Skallywax]

Great video again.

[@DieHardRugby]

Thank you! Any recommendations for my channel?

[@jhelm1712]

When you have heart it doesn't matter what size you are ..!!!!

[@riffaudnono1149]

Excellent mon pote 🍻🍺🍻🇫🇷

[@markus25022000]

perfect choice of music

[@DieHardRugby]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikaelflyer6482]

Die Hard Rugby what is the tune?

[@mikaelflyer6482]

Die Hard Rugby what is the tune?

[@therunningpiranha8763]

@@mikaelflyer6482 if you're still wandering - it is 'Samurai' by YABØII

[@mikaelflyer6482]

@@therunningpiranha8763 thanks