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Schalk Burger
Winning the 2007 Rugby World Cup and returning to international rugby after severe illness.
Tri-Nations · World Cup
- Born
- 13 April 1983
- Birthplace
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Schalk Burger
Schalk Burger is a South African former flanker known for physical, energetic play. He represented the Springboks and played club rugby in South Africa, Japan and England.
Early life
Rugby family
His father, also Schalk Burger, played for South Africa.
School and university
Attended Paarl Gimnasium and Stellenbosch University before choosing professional rugby.
Career
- 2002
Junior world champion
Played in South Africa's winning under-21 side.
- 2003
Senior debut
Made his Springbok debut at the World Cup.
- 2004
World player award
Was named IRB International Player of the Year.
- 2013–2014
Return
Recovered from bacterial meningitis and returned to international rugby.
Achievements
Tri-Nations
Helped South Africa win the southern-hemisphere championship.
World Cup
Was part of the title-winning Springbok squad.
Laureus comeback award
Was recognised for his return after life-threatening illness.
Beyond sport
Wine estate
Has worked with his family at Welbedacht Wine Estate.
Family
Married Michele de Munck in 2011; they have two sons.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Laureus comeback award ↗Photo: derivative work: Anrie ( talk ) Schalk_Burger_on_the_rampage_(1359172666)_(1).jpg : jomike. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
