Schalk Burger

Schalk Burger

athlete South Africa

Schalk Burger is a South African rugby player renowned for his physical style of play and leadership on the field. He was involved in a notorious incident during the 2009 Lions tour, where he gouged Irish winger Luke Fitzgerald, leading to significant outrage and calls for stricter discipline in rugby.

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Ireland Ireland: Schalk Burger was incensed at the decision making regarding red card incidents. 3

Jamison Gibson Park Franco Mostert Nick Mallett Noah Byrne Charlie Molony Johnny O Sullivan Daniel Ryan Sean Walsh Sam Bishti Dylan Mcneice Diarmuid O Connell Michael O Sullivan Tom Wood Andrew Browne Ryan Baird Cian Prendergast Paul O Connell Sam Prendergast Jack Crowley Mack Hansen Robbie Henshaw Max Jorgenson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Crafty Jamison Gibson-Park had Ireland purring – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Schalk Burger gouged Luke Fitzgerald during a brutal match in the 2009 Lions tour. 3

Duncan Mcrae Ronan O Gara Brian O Driscoll Tana Umaga Keven Mealamu Luke Fitzgerald Jim Telfer Willie John Mcbride Roger Uttley Gordon Brown Johan De Bruyn Rob Jones Nick Farr Jones Fergus Slattery Grizz Wyllie Sandy Carmichael Alister Hopkinson Adam Jones Mike Phillips
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: a brief history of Lions Tour violence – The Irish Times