Faf de Klerk Quotes

I was a good reader of a rugby match. I could kick, too.

Rugby is a game where everything is connected - from your kicking game to your defence to your set piece and attack.

I used to play rugby, which requires a lot of physical strength. The game requires you to get aggressive.

I spent my time chasing rucks and never managing to hit any, so I quickly switched out to the backs.

You've got to learn the footwork, the positioning, how to box out, how to pass, how to shoot your free throws. All these things are necessary, not to be the No. 1 player in the world, but maybe you can play against him.

It doesn't matter if you've got the best team in the world, you can't play rugby on your own try-line.

I prefer rugby to soccer. I enjoy the violence in rugby, except when they start biting each other's ears off.

Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things - blocking and tackling.

If there is no blood on the line, it is not rugby league.

I think that everyone should be able to dribble. Everyone should be able to pass. Otherwise, why are you out there?

I like rugby - I watch it from time to time. It's basically football without pads but probably a little bit more dangerous than football. You've got to be a lot tougher in that sport - but I definitely like watching rugby and watching those guys knock each other around. It looks like a fun sport.

I played number 6 in rugby league so I had the ball quite a lot. I tried to make the plays, so you are in the action.

Normally, midfielders only pass the ball, but I dribble as well.

Obviously, international rugby is a different level, but there are some really good players around.

I think as a central defender you grow as a player.

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

Being a physical specimen doesn't mean you're any good at playing inside. Positioning, using your head, the mental stuff - that's my game. That's what makes a good inside player.

I started off playing rugby league as well as union. I switched between fly-half and wing, but I preferred to play fly-half. I liked to be at the heart of everything. I liked to be involved.

I am a defender, but I can play the ball. I have a good technique.

I like to play anywhere in the middle.

I can play wing.

Being on the court you can really negate your athletic ability by just being in the right position.

The game of football requires attention constantly. If you miss one play, you can miss a lot of action - unlike some other sports.

I want to play football, and I want to help the team. It doesn't matter if I play midfield, if I play in defence, if I play as a striker.

I love to tackle, especially when the grass is wet, but my main aim is to be a complete goalkeeper who can do everything.