Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk is today out with a Christmas special telling the rugby world one sure fire way to stop the All Blacks in their tracks heading into 2019 ‑ shut down Aaron Smith.
Having starred in South Africa's 36‑34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington, 27‑year old de Klerk told the Daily Mail about his side's plan to stop Smith, resulting in the halfback being replaced by TJ Perenara earlier than coach Steve Hansen wanted.
He says they picked up that Smith was a bit too comfortable behind the rucks, so they got in their faces and he tried to get in Smith’s face.
However, the All Blacks would take revenge on the Springboks, coming away with a 32‑30 win in Pretoria to end the Rugby Championship.
[Source: TVNZ]
