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Trevor Nyakane. (Getty Images)
Trevor Nyakane. (Getty Images)

Earlier this week, Skylar Nyakane delighted Instagram after she was captured on video bouncing around in delight upon seeing her father, Trevor, wag his tongue after the Springboks won a set-piece penalty in last weekend's victory over the British & Irish Lions.

Rugby fundis, however, were quick to pick up that she was wearing a No 3 jersey, in contrast to Nyakane being employed at loosehead for the match.

"I blame her mother (Gavaza) for not making provision for a No 1 and No 3 jersey," the versatile front-rower said after first belting out that trademark infectious laugh of his.

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