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Schalk Burger has compared England flanker Henry Pollock to double World Cup-winning Springbok Kwagga Smith, and has suggested his best position may be on the bench.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / March 19

Six English, six Irish with Owen Farrell in: Bok legends pick Lions XV

South African World Cup winner Schalk Burger has picked former England captain Owen Farrell as his preferred choice to start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia later this year.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / March 11

The defining moment that will 'raise massive question marks' for Ireland

South Africa greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger have dismissed the notion that a gap has opened between the top teams in the world and Ireland following their loss to France at the weekend, but their status is dependent on how they perform against the Springboks at the end of the year.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / March 11

Schalk Burger's controversial Felix Jones call gets immediate put down

All the hot topics are covered on the latest episode of RugbyPass TV's Boks Office, including the most recent appointment to the Springboks coaching team.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 10

Why Siya Kolisi's move to No 8 may boost the Springboks' RWC chances

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi's transition to No 8 has started off "nicely" according to former Springboks flanker Schalk Burger following his player of the match performance against the Exeter Chiefs in round one of the Investec Champions Cup.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 10

Schalk Burger names his surprise 'worst stadium'

As an 86-cap Springbok who has played in four Rugby World Cups and earned a living playing club rugby in his native South Africa, England and Japan, former flanker Schalk Burger has seen his fair share of stadiums.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 26

Schalk Burger gives his experienced take on Ireland's 'biggest issue'

Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger believes a few issues have emerged for Ireland recently, but the biggest is that they are yet to find a successor to Peter O'Mahony at blindside flanker.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 24

'It's not happening in a 2027 World Cup playoff match'

Schalk Burger is taking positives from South Africa's narrow 29-28 defeat to Argentina in round five of the Rugby Championship on Saturday, saying it is part of the team's "evolution".

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 24

The Argentina try that will 'haunt' the Springboks

Jean De Villiers and fellow Rugby World Cup 2007 winner Schalk Burger have flagged Pablo Matera’s try in last weekend’s Rugby Championship defeat as the moment that encapsulated the Springboks’ current defensive frailties.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 10

The 4 candidates ex-Boks expect to battle for South Africa No10 shirt

While the battle for the South Africa No10 jersey has largely been between Handre Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in 2024, former Springboks Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers think the comptition is far more than just a two-horse race.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 27

'They look quite flat': How the Springboks can nullify the All Blacks

Schalk Burger has described South Africa's 2023 Rugby Championship encounter with the All Blacks as the "perfect example" of how the world champions should not play against their rivals.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 21

Boks Office: Show pony Savea has workhorses to thank for insane figures

Speaking on the latest episode of Boks Office ahead of the crunch Rugby Championship showdown with the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg on August 31st, former South African flanker Schalk Burger believes the key to Savea’s form has been the work rate of the two players either side of him.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 29

Schalk Burger questions if 'balance of power' is shifting for Boks

Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has questioned whether Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus will stick with a 6-2 split on the bench for the Rugby Championship, claiming the "balance of power" within the squad is shifting from the forwards to the backs.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10, 2024