Faf de Klerk in mesmerising form as Sale Sharks thrash Bristol Bears in English Premiership
Faf de Klerk was at his phenomenal best this afternoon as his side dismantled title contenders Bristol Bears in a 40-7 win at the AJ Bell Stadium.
The World Cup winning scrum-half was at the heart of Sale’s winning performance with some instrumental contributions in a number of his side’s scores.
Sale raced to an early 14-0 lead in the opening quarter of the encounter and Faf de Klerk added to Bristol’s woes with this well taken try just 18 minutes into this afternoon’s game.
3️⃣ tries in just 18 minutes for @SaleSharksRugby 🔥
Faf de Klerk the latest to capitalise from a Bristol turnover… pic.twitter.com/b86vbqN3k7
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) August 29, 2020
De Klerk’s distribution and kicking game was exceptional throughout as he pulled the strings for the Manchester side’s scores.
He showed his phenomenal handling ability for this second half try and he fires a bullet pass across to initiate this try-scoring sequence.
Pinpoint accuracy from Faf de Klerk… 📌
And it’s a second try for Luke James! 🦈 pic.twitter.com/A9ce9oXCHi
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) August 29, 2020
He wasn’t finished there.
We see as he takes a pass out wide off of the driving maul before throwing a deft inside pass to his winger, Marland Yarde. This was Faf at his mesmerising best.
Faf de Klerk with some magic. Bristol have been dismantled in Manchester today pic.twitter.com/2hRV9UbtLJ
— Edward Barker (@EdwardB24376757) August 29, 2020
Fans took to social media to praise Faf de Klerk for his man of the match performance which was arguably his best showing in a Sale Sharks jersey…
Faf de Klerk is absolutely running the show here. Sale thumping Bristol 40-7 and there’s still 25 minutes to go.
— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) August 29, 2020
@fafdeklerk passing skills are simply amazing, through the eye of the needle
— Tim James (@TimJamesy) August 29, 2020
Akker van der Merwe and Faf de Klerk having absolute blinders
— Runningflyhalf (@Runningflyhalf) August 29, 2020
This huge win was a massive statement for Sale Sharks who endured a tough start to their Premiership campaign following the rugby restart.
They are considered to be one of a few title contenders to challenge Exeter Chiefs who have been dominant in England’s top flight all season.
