Description: (South African Former Professional Rugby Union Player)
Schalk Burger Jr., a retired South African rugby union player, achieved fame as a flanker for Saracens in the English Premiership and the South African national team. With 86 caps for South Africa, he was a key member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning team. Burger has been honored with various awards, notably being named South African Rugby Player of the Year twice. He holds records for the most appearances and tries by a Springbok flanker, although his career was marked by injuries and disciplinary challenges.