• South African rugby player Faf De Klerk and his wife Miné are parents to a new bundle of joy
  • The lovebirds shared the news with social media users on Instagram, posting the pictures of the family
  • The online community reacted to the news with many showering the duo with congratulatory messages

Springboks star Faf de Klerk is a dad. The newborn's mother tagged the player on Instagram to announce the news.

In the post, Faf is in the hospital with Miné de Klerk posing with the baby. They revealed a bit more details about the bundle of joy, Remi-Ré de Klerk. Miné gave birth on 27 of February 2024 after 34 weeks and four days. Remi weighed 2.85kg, with a height of 48cm. The parents expressed their love.

"We love you❤️"

The two kept their pregnancy away from the public eye until the beginning of this year when Miné threw a stunning baby shower and posted the captured moments on social media.

Faf De Klerk becomes a father

See the Instagram photos below:

Social media users celebrate with Faf

Many friends, family, fans and celebrities took to the comments section and congratulated the duo on their parenthood, wishing them everything good and bright.

@zandazakuza commented:

"Congratulations!!! ❤"

@victorgosling said:

"Congratulations, Faf ! The best number 9 in the world!"

@hopemort adored:

"Huge congrats, guys! What a beautiful bundle of joy."

@samjames560 celebrated:

"Congratulations, going to make great parents."

@anliastar welcomed:

"Yay! Welkom, little one❤️❤️❤️"

@neolegabe expressed:

"My lil birthday twinnie, Congratulations."

@yamakazesorakinokotakako wanted them to visit:

"Congratulations on your birth. Next time, please come to Japan with three parents and children. Happily ever after. From a fan in Japan."

@nontsikelelo_christobell loves the story:

"Congratulations mommy and daddy ❤️❤️"

Toddler dresses up as Faf on Halloween

In another story, Briefly News reported about a toddler who dressed up as Faf for Halloween.

In the TikTok video shared by @papa_francu, the little boy is cheered on by other children going trick-or-treating. Parents nationwide quickly shared their appreciation for this creative Halloween costume of the pint-sized Faf de Klerk.

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