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Bok icons in Robshaw’s Dream XV

Former England captain Chris Robshaw has named his Test dream team, which includes two World Cup-winning Springboks.

Schalk recalls ‘code brown’ JdV story

Schalk Burger has recounted a hilarious story about his former teammate and good friend Jean de Villiers from their playing days with the Springboks.

One Bok in greatest BaaBaas XV

No South Africans featured in a huge victory for the Barbarians over England on Sunday, but a legendary Springbok has been recognised as one of the invitational side’s all-time best players.

One Bok in McCaw’s Dream XV

All Blacks icon Richie McCaw has named his all-time Test lineup, which includes just one Springbok and 10 New Zealanders.

Kolbe back in race to join elite SA club

Fit-again Cheslin Kolbe will this weekend be one of six players striving to join an elite group of South Africans to have won a European title.

Schalk Burger with Siya Kolisi of South Africa during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and Argentina

Three Boks in Carter’s Dream XV

All Blacks icon Dan Carter has picked three World Cup-winning Springbok greats in his all-time dream team.

Biggest Hit: Smit’s turn to try to dethrone Schalk

Hit King Schalk Burger has seen off no less than eight challengers, but can the ferocious flanker retain the throne against former Springbok captain John Smit?

Big hit: England’s Tuilagi next up for Schalk

Schalk Burger is the seven-time defending Hit King for his tackle on Fourie du Preez, but can he keep his place against Manu Tuilagi?

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 08: Bakkies Botha of South Africa in a tussel with Australian players during the Tri Nations match between South Africa and Australia held at Newland Stadium on August 8, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bakkies gets another shot at Schalk’s throne

After suffering a narrow defeat in the first contest between the two, Bakkies Botha has another opportunity to dethrone seven-time champion Schalk Burger as the king of big hits.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 22: Springboks yellow carded Corne Krige sits on the bench next to backup referee Colin Hawk against the All Blacks in the Tri Nations at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday. New Zealand won 2512.

Biggest hit: Krige’s turn to try and dethrone Schalk

Hit King Schalk Burger has seen off no less than six challengers, but can the ferocious flanker retain the throne against former Springbok captain Corne Krige?