\ud83e\udde0 #2. Schalk Burger (South Africa)<\/p>\n
Position:\u00a0Flanker
Height:\u00a06 ft 4 in
Weight:\u00a0242 lb
Caps:\u00a086
Years Active:\u00a02003\u20132015<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd25 A Wild Warrior with Engine for Days<\/p>\n
Richie McCaw said:
\u201cYou can come up against another tough team but never feel like you have had a tough match against your opposite. But with Burger you knew where they are going to be and how hard they play near the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dan Carter said:
\u201cI kept looking at my All Black jersey wondering if I had a target like in the middle of the jersey or something because he kept coming for me. He was having a huge battle with our big forward pack. He just kept going. He didn\u2019t stop. He was physical and just his leg drive was incredible. A real competitor and absolute top bloke off the field as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
DID YOU KNOW?
Burger was awarded the\u00a0IRB Player of the Year in 2004, aged just 21.<\/p>\n
BIO:
Schalk Burger was a fearless enforcer and fan favourite in the Springboks jersey. With his wild blond hair and bruising tackles, he embodied raw physicality and relentless effort. A 2007 World Cup winner, Burger was known for his tireless work at the breakdown and thunderous ball-carrying. Off the field, he survived a life-threatening illness and returned to elite rugby, cementing his place as one of South Africa\u2019s most courageous and committed players.<\/p>\n
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