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Faf de Klerk steamrolls Danny Cipriani in brutal collision

Ex-Springbok Faf De Klerk packs some power for a compact little halfback.

In the dying minutes of the Premiership clash between Sale Sharks and Wasps, De Klerk broke off the back of the scrum in search of last-minute game-winning try.

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Wasps flyhalf Danny Cipriani felt the full force of De Klerk’s diminutive frame as he attempted to block his path, coping his elbow on the chin in a sickening blow that forced the ref to blow the whistle to stop play. Wasps halfback Dan Robson was also collateral damage, being forced from the field to also receive medical attention.

Cipriani’s effort succeeded in saving a try but Sale found the line through discarded Harlequins winger Marlon Yarde moments later giving the side a 28-27 victory.

He took to Twitter to reassure fans of his condition after the match.

Robson also said he was doing okay, despite feeling the knock the next day.

“Few sore teeth this morning, thankfully had my gum shield in. Will be back fighting to make up for last nights result. Thanks for all the messages and traveling support” he said.

 

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