De Klerk: We’re out to prove a point

By BEN JAYCOCK

Faf de Klerk says South Africa have a point to prove against New Zealand when they clash at Twickenham on Friday.
The All Blacks made a blistering start in their 35-20 victory over the Springboks in July’s Rugby Championship meeting at Eden Park, racing into a 17-0 lead after 20 minutes.
The former Sale scrumhalf says the Boks must be mentally switched on from the off to put a marker down ahead of their opening World Cup match against Scotland on September 10.
He said: “There’s a point to prove for ourselves. We had a very disappointing first 20 minutes and after that thing...

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