De Klerk: We’re out to prove a point

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 29: Francois de Klerk of the Springboks during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Emirates Airline Park on July 29, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

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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