Schalk Burger

The going is extremely tough for the Sharks right now as the Lions and Stormers surge ahead.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has defended his selection of several "30-somethings" in the squad to do duty during the Castle Lager Incoming Series.

Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers in Friday’s Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands.

Almost a decade has passed since South Africa won the under-21 World Cup at home.

Schalk Burger has become only the fifth player to win the South African Rugby Union’s rugby player of the year award more than once.

If SA beat Australia on Sunday it will be down to the Boks’ experience, says flanker Schalk Burger. If the Boks lose, it’ll be because of their age.

The Stormers have overpowered the Melbourne Rebels 40-3 to march into the Super 15 top two in Melbourne.

After a month on the sidelines, Schalk Burger has returned to lead the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban.

Flanker Schalk Burger and centre Juan de Jongh have been ruled out of the Springboks’ tour of Britain and Ireland because of injury.

Two South African teams in the Super 14 final and some enlightened decisions from the authorities have given fans reasons to celebrate.

Statistics and experience per se don’t win finals. This is something the Bulls should be aware of ahead of Saturday’s Super 14 final.

The Chiefs welcome back Mils Muliaina and Sitiveni Sivivatu as they look to take advantage of the Bulls’ bye and go top of the Super 14 standings

Schalk Burger, the Stormers’ lone injury casualty from the weekend’s win over the Waratahs, is a doubtful starter for Friday’s clash with the Brumbies

The Springboks are on the cusp of greatness, but they will need to demonstrate strength of character in their away games.

Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll has slammed SA coach Peter de Villiers for defending Bok flanker Schalk Burger, who was banned for eye-gouging.