What sickness did Schalk Burger have?

What sickness did Schalk Burger have?

The loose-forward was so ill from bacterial meningitis after having a cyst close to his spinal cord removed that his family were advised to say their goodbyes.

Where is Schalk Burger from?

Gqeberha, South Africa
Schalk Burger/Place of birth

Is Schalk Burger retired?

A Rugby World Cup winner and the 2004 World Player of the Year, the 35-year-old Springbok leaves Allianz Park having made a great impact on and off the field.

What school did Jean de Villiers go to?

Paarl Gimnasium
Stellenbosch University
Jean de Villiers/Education

What is a rugby enforcer?

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What is Jean de Villiers doing now?

De Villiers is currently also involved in another startup called Faces on Numbers, together with his brother Andre-Louis. The logo is being carried on the Springbok jerseys at the World Cup. Finally, he’s been involved with another business for about 10 years called Safe-T which also holds equity in Truck Assist.

Did Jean de Villiers win a World Cup?

De Villers won the World Cup with South Africa in 2007, although he tore his biceps during the opening game of the tournament and took no further part.

Why is kwagga Smith called kwagga?

He was born Albertus Stephanus Smith on 11 June 1993 in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, near the border with Swaziland. The nickname ‘Kwagga’ was coined by his elder brother, who only knew animal names when asked by visitors what his baby brother’s name was. A quagga is an extinct species of zebra.

How did Schalk Burger get his neck injury?

However, in the Springboks’ Test match against Scotland on 17 June, Burger suffered a serious neck injury. The following day, it was confirmed that he would require cervical fusion surgery and would be out of action for at least the remainder of 2006.

Why was Schalk Burger not in the Rugby World Cup?

Scans after the game revealed the injury, which would force Burger to miss the 2010 end-of-year rugby union tests against the Home Unions. Burger was selected for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He played the first game against Wales which South Africa won 17-16.

When did Schalk Burger win Player of the Year?

In November at the end-of-year awards ceremony in Johannesburg, Burger was named the SARU’s Player of the Year for the second time, becoming the fifth Springbok to win the award more than once. Over the following two seasons, Burger struggled with injury and illness.

When did Schalk Burger play for the Stormers?

England playing South Africa in the 2007 World Cup. Following successful surgery and rehabilitation, Burger returned to the Vodacom Stormers line-up on 13 January 2007, playing 55 minutes as the Stormers lost to the Bulls. Despite the loss, Burger did show flashes of the brilliance that took him to the peak of world rugby in 2004–05.