Schalk Burger

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Schalk Burger's career is a study in excellence. He is the youngest player ever to win World Rugby Player of the Year, a record that still stands. His 86 Test caps for South Africa place him among the most capped flankers in history. He was a cornerstone of the 2007 World Cup-winning side, a team that ended a 12-year drought for the Springboks. His ability to combine brute force with tactical intelligence made him a nightmare for opponents and a hero to fans. Even after retirement, his analytical insights keep him relevant in the rugby world.

AwardsBurger's trophy cabinet includes the 2004 World Rugby Player of the Year, making him the youngest winner in history. He also claimed South African Rugby Player of the Year in 2004 and 2011. On the team front, he lifted the 2007 Rugby World Cup and won Premiership and European Champions Cup titles with Saracens.

Honours & Distinctions

Laureus Sport for Good

Laureus·2007

Member of the Laureus-supported Springboks team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Records & Feats

Youngest World Rugby Player of the Year

Awards·2004

At 21, Burger became the youngest player to win the World Rugby Player of the Year award in 2004.

Most Test caps as a Springbok flanker

Career Milestone·2015

Burger earned 84 caps as a flanker for South Africa, a record for the position.