What do you mean winning percentages mean nothing?!?!?!?!? The fact of the matter is we beat N. Hemisphere teams more often than not. Pretty straight forward bud. If that doesn't prove our superiority, then I don't know what will. Time to realise it son!!!!!!!!!!!
@bigGred06 you r obviously a dutch prick, the South africans are the worst in the tri-nations and would probably get beaten by france, wales and ireland, so you can *&?! off.
@macgize Firstly- I'm an English speaking South African. Secondly- tell me, when was it last that Ireland, England or Wales beat a Bok team. You can smack those lips as long as you like but first take look at the stats.
@bigGred06 considering that Wales actually beat u, thats a start and the fact that Ireland beat Australia who have beaten you 3 times in the past 3 months means that i reckon Ireland would probably beat you, England wouldn't, fair enough.
@macgize What the f**k do you know about rugby. The Bokke have lost to Wales just once.... and that was over 10 years ago. And how can you say that because Ireland has beaten Aus on several occasions that they could take the Springboks. Time to face the truth champ. Southern hemisphere nations have positive winning percentages over any northern hemisphere team.
@bigGred06 winning percentages mean nothing because you play the people in your hemisphere 90% of the time. Your arguement is completely invalid you illiterate fuck!
Ou Skalla likes living on the ede. A player like him only comes along once every generation, he just pure raw talent he refuses to play with shoulder pads etc. Such a nice bloke of the pitch but once on he turns into a diffirent animal fully commited, check out how he tackled Fourie Du Preez in the years currie cup, its on youtube tackle of the year.
@Blongers1 tell me now.... how many rugby players are there that haven't resorted to some form of dirty play. You make it sound as though he's the only player that's ever done it. Incidents, like this one, take place all the time- we just don't see them.
Fact is that if Burger was from NZ, he would have played for the AB's and if McCaw was from SA, he would have been a Bok. Bottom line is both Burger and McCaw are fantastic players, though with a different approach and skillset.
yeah stop comparing schalk to McCaw coz es not in the same league as him. McCaw has unbelievable awareness when it comes to the breakdown and when attacking the opposition gameline from deep or inside 22 the guy carries with immense speed for a 7. Best openside flanker in world rugby
Aussiephil, not sure why youre commenting on South African rugby. You obviously dont know your facts and you have made a fool of yourself mate.
Yes there was racism in south africa 40 years ago and yes there is reverse-racism today. Either way, our rugby takes a hit and we have to do our best in the face of political obstacles.
If the government wasnt racist today or back in 1970, we would have been able to select players on merit, instead of colour and would have a stronger team..
Well sure he's better at playing douche bag. But Schalk Burger is better at rugby, yeah? :)
Ahhh ouccchhh, that hurt.
Fok jou, jou fokken kont, gaan suig jou ma se bloed poes. Jy weet seker niks oor wat om jou aan gaan in die lewe, het jou mamma vir jou n mooi prentjie geteken oor die wereld? Aghh sweet!
lmao ur an idiot. and fyi i dont speak jibberish so how was i ment to knw what Fok jou, jou fokken kont, gaan suig jou ma se bloed poes. Jy weet seker niks oor wat om jou aan gaan in die lewe, het jou mamma vir jou n mooi prentjie geteken oor die wereld? Aghh sweet. means?
Ere WTF every 1 goes on about schalk burger puttin is body on the line n making tackles. Lewis moody would absolutely merk him in a duel. Mad dog e is hard as nails. in an average game for moody he will be knocked out, split his head open or broken his nose thats commitment!!
Lewis Moody is a skinny runt. Schalk Burger is the best open sider in the world. His tackle count is ridiculous and he would take Lewis Moody to school in a collision
The Kiwi flanker (McCaw) and captain gave Schalk Burger a lesson in accuracy and precision. The Springbok lacks nothing in courage and commitment but when it came to detail, McCaw was in a class of his own. He won the loose ball constantly, cleverly slowed it down when the situation required it, and made tackle after tackle. No other player on the field was remotely in his class.
To tell you the truth, I am so damn proud of my team. Yes we fucked up. But does New Zealand or Australia have to go through the things the South Africans are? Hey I'm not making excuses for them.. But imagine coming from a country where your status on a team isn't counted on merit, but by colour. The GOVERNMENT has a say who plays on wing, and that you get broken down when there are two many whites on the team. Just think about it.. A shame it's on Perc's 100th
I don't know about SA rugby politics so can't comment. Remember NZ only has 4 million population, and many of their best players are in Europe now for the money.
I was making the point about McCaw because I've been watching rugby for 35 years and I doubt I've ever seen a better open side flanker than him...maybe Michael Jones. It annoys me when Burger is compared to him. Burger is very very good...but Mccaw is a great...one of the great playewr of all time
I never said McCaw was bad, man I know he isn't! It's a relief when he isn't playing. But I have a special spot for Schalk. I like the way he plays the game. Putting his body on the line and making HUGE tackles. I like it, it's more like old school rugby.
Not like Dan Carter who complains SA tackles too hard.
One thing I do know about rugby politics is that from world war 2 until 1970 the SA government wouldn't allow any 'black' All Black players in touring parties that toured SA. In 1970 they allowed Bryan Williams and Sid Going by making them 'honorary whites'... Head to head the All Blacks lead SA 42-30 in games won. That total would be even more if not for your governments policies..so forgive me for having little sympathy for the political problems in SA rugby.
I don't know what book you have been reading but shooting aboriginals was not legal in 1970. Don't for a second compare Aust in the 1970s with apartheid.I'm not punishing you I'm merely pointing out the fact that SA isn't the only country affected by politics. NZ should have said fuck you if we can't tour with our black players were not coming.Don't give me some sob story about SA rugby. Before neutral referees it was common knowledge how hard it was to win in SA because of the cheating refs.
AUSSIEPHIL we didnt allow the kiwis and ausies into south africa during those years, cause we couldnt look past the fact that you guys fuck sheep. now we have to look the other way when you guys show photos of your wifes and kids.
Oh your hilarious....and McCaw is twice the player burger is......you've indicated your complete lack of knowledge of the game by saying Burger is better.
No its an opinion thing mate.. They are both exceptionally good players and most people are split on whose better. If it helps, the world cup winning coach and IRBs best coach of 2007, Jake White, prefers Schalk as a player to McCaw.
Heres a fact though. Schalk's tackle count is way higher than McCaw's...
I challenge you to find anybody other than a South African that thinks Burger is a better openside than McCaw. Sure Burger is tough and a hard tackler..but McCaw is the quintessential open side flanker..they are different style players....McCaw is a far better snaffler of loose ball..a far better link man between backs and forwards...has more pace....and is a far better support player..Burger is more of a ball runner. Why did they prefer McCaw at openside and Burger at No8 for the baa baas game?
I would guarantee he makes more tackles in a game than Burger..he is far quicker around the ground than Burger...(a very important attribute for a flanker)......therefore he is invariably first to any breakdown....and he is a far better link man between forwards and backs because he has far better running and passing skills than Burger. Burger is tough (so is Mccaw) but there is so much more to the game than that!! NZ play a far more open game than SA because they have a flanker like McCaw.
You are a fucking idiot....you know nothing about rugby....McCaw is the best player in the world....anybody with half a brain knows it whether you are a New Zealander, Australian, South African or an Eskimo. You clearly don't understand the role of an openside flanker. When you understand the game your comments might be worth reading. Typical idiot racist Afrikaaner'
Surely even the most biased of South African rugby fans aren't seriously saying he's a better player than Richie McCaw....if you think that you are DREAMING!!!!
schalk is the best loose foward in the world he is a legend also i have to congratulate south africa team they defeat us but well they re the world champions congratulations!!
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What do you mean winning percentages mean nothing?!?!?!?!? The fact of the matter is we beat N. Hemisphere teams more often than not. Pretty straight forward bud. If that doesn't prove our superiority, then I don't know what will. Time to realise it son!!!!!!!!!!!
bigGred06 2 months ago
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bigGred06 2 months ago
someone should be eating "burger"
DamagePlanFan01 9 months ago
6'4" probably about 220 lbs... huge flanker. God Bless his sister and hope she got over that horrific experience.
ucla4eva 1 year ago
He is an overrated player....he has very poor hands.....and is a thug like his mate Bakkies
Aussiephil99 1 year ago
@Aussiephil99 haha. shows how much you know about rugby. Schalk has great hands.
bigGred06 3 months ago
burger is a dirty fucking cheat, looks like a fucking caveman to, thick cunt
Marveh 1 year ago
@Marveh HA Tell him that...
RemingtonSAXMAN 1 year ago
@RemingtonSAXMAN i'de love to and then sue his neanderthal ass for all hes worth after he laid me out with an oafish dig
Marveh 1 year ago
@Marveh isn't it funny how someone's mouth grows over the internet.
bigGred06 10 months ago
Sprinboks are usually a great team but are undisciplined!
amasonga 1 year ago
dirtiest player from the dirtiest team in the world.
SLASH570570 2 years ago
At least we dont fake blood injuries with blood capsules. Dick!
Bokboy1 2 years ago 7
@SLASH570570 thats a good thing right?
dmaavaisd 1 year ago
@SLASH570570 let me guess. You're from the Northern Hemisphere. Pussy.
bigGred06 10 months ago
@bigGred06 call sean o'brien a pussy.
macgize 3 months ago
@macgize I won't lie. He's one of the greats. But if you can't read between the lines------ you're a pussy!!!!
bigGred06 3 months ago
@bigGred06 you r obviously a dutch prick, the South africans are the worst in the tri-nations and would probably get beaten by france, wales and ireland, so you can *&?! off.
macgize 3 months ago
@macgize Firstly- I'm an English speaking South African. Secondly- tell me, when was it last that Ireland, England or Wales beat a Bok team. You can smack those lips as long as you like but first take look at the stats.
bigGred06 2 months ago
@bigGred06 conveniently left scotland out of that list - didn't u.
macgize 2 months ago
@macgize Sorry... Scotland P21 W16 L5 D0 Perc.76.1% . Does that make a difference?
bigGred06 2 months ago
@bigGred06 considering that Wales actually beat u, thats a start and the fact that Ireland beat Australia who have beaten you 3 times in the past 3 months means that i reckon Ireland would probably beat you, England wouldn't, fair enough.
macgize 2 months ago
@macgize What the f**k do you know about rugby. The Bokke have lost to Wales just once.... and that was over 10 years ago. And how can you say that because Ireland has beaten Aus on several occasions that they could take the Springboks. Time to face the truth champ. Southern hemisphere nations have positive winning percentages over any northern hemisphere team.
bigGred06 2 months ago
@bigGred06 winning percentages mean nothing because you play the people in your hemisphere 90% of the time. Your arguement is completely invalid you illiterate fuck!
macgize 2 months ago
@macgize France P38 W21 L11 D6 Perc.63.1% ; Ireland P20 W15 L4 D1 Perc.77.5% ; England P32 W19 L12 D1 Perc.60.9% ; Wales P26 W24 L1 D1 Perc.94.2%. Pretty covincing hey.... Knob
bigGred06 2 months ago
@bigGred06 whats ur point.
macgize 2 months ago
He would have to be my favourite international player and im from new zealand
mudvaynemaggot123 2 years ago 4
@mudvaynemaggot123
Respect
Ou Skalla likes living on the ede. A player like him only comes along once every generation, he just pure raw talent he refuses to play with shoulder pads etc. Such a nice bloke of the pitch but once on he turns into a diffirent animal fully commited, check out how he tackled Fourie Du Preez in the years currie cup, its on youtube tackle of the year.
drukjohn1982 2 years ago 2
Tri nations champions.
World Champions.
IRB number 1
Springboks fucking RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greggybread 2 years ago 2
That's because nobody else can put out a team against them. They're entire first XV'll still be injured from the sides last encounters.
KnightNui 2 years ago
beaten by ireland. cue excuses...
colly16v 2 years ago
Excuses are for the Brits. We pick up, take note and come back stronger. No excuses
Greggybread 2 years ago 2
and now he gauges, bloody twit, in rugby are there any slight players coz they all seem rather big
Bighairyfart 2 years ago
Gauging - thats the territory of sub-human assholes.
Blongers1 2 years ago 4
@Blongers1 tell me now.... how many rugby players are there that haven't resorted to some form of dirty play. You make it sound as though he's the only player that's ever done it. Incidents, like this one, take place all the time- we just don't see them.
bigGred06 3 months ago
South Africa's good and all, just they play a bit dirty.
thecallan0007 2 years ago 3
Usually it's the players who play fair who score the tries for SA :)
jasontolmay 2 years ago 2
every country has questionable moments boet, just alot of times they don't get caught.
blainesharks 2 years ago 3
Fact is that if Burger was from NZ, he would have played for the AB's and if McCaw was from SA, he would have been a Bok. Bottom line is both Burger and McCaw are fantastic players, though with a different approach and skillset.
GlobetrotterSA 3 years ago 7
yeah stop comparing schalk to McCaw coz es not in the same league as him. McCaw has unbelievable awareness when it comes to the breakdown and when attacking the opposition gameline from deep or inside 22 the guy carries with immense speed for a 7. Best openside flanker in world rugby
MANC6NB 3 years ago
i wish people would stop comparing mccaw and burger,they are both incredible players in their own way and BOTH! have proved that over the years
andrew4950 3 years ago
Ja, please stop comparing Schalk to that cheater!!!
RaynoG 3 years ago 2
Ja nee fok, dankie.
LaraMBotha 2 years ago
Burger is more of a hitman, McCaw has a bit more finesse, both skills are worthy!
donerlich 3 years ago
Aussiephil, not sure why youre commenting on South African rugby. You obviously dont know your facts and you have made a fool of yourself mate.
Yes there was racism in south africa 40 years ago and yes there is reverse-racism today. Either way, our rugby takes a hit and we have to do our best in the face of political obstacles.
If the government wasnt racist today or back in 1970, we would have been able to select players on merit, instead of colour and would have a stronger team..
patergaskin 3 years ago
Thanks man. Think there are few people like you who actually KNOW what is going on...
Wanna ask Schalk if he wants to show Aussiephil99 who's boss?
LaraMBotha 3 years ago
Mccaw is a better player douche bag
connor0O0O 2 years ago
He's better at playing douche bag? Sorry, I'm use to grammar.
LaraMBotha 2 years ago
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yes mccaw is a better player u fucking south african douche bag
connor0O0O 2 years ago
Well sure he's better at playing douche bag. But Schalk Burger is better at rugby, yeah? :)
Ahhh ouccchhh, that hurt.
Fok jou, jou fokken kont, gaan suig jou ma se bloed poes. Jy weet seker niks oor wat om jou aan gaan in die lewe, het jou mamma vir jou n mooi prentjie geteken oor die wereld? Aghh sweet!
LaraMBotha 2 years ago
lmao ur an idiot. and fyi i dont speak jibberish so how was i ment to knw what Fok jou, jou fokken kont, gaan suig jou ma se bloed poes. Jy weet seker niks oor wat om jou aan gaan in die lewe, het jou mamma vir jou n mooi prentjie geteken oor die wereld? Aghh sweet. means?
connor0O0O 2 years ago
@LaraMBotha haha. you tell him.
bigGred06 10 months ago
Ere WTF every 1 goes on about schalk burger puttin is body on the line n making tackles. Lewis moody would absolutely merk him in a duel. Mad dog e is hard as nails. in an average game for moody he will be knocked out, split his head open or broken his nose thats commitment!!
MANC6NB 3 years ago
they are both big blonde gays, it would be more of a bitch fight Jerry Collins all the way
AucklandRulez 3 years ago
haha, loser! unlucky about the result last weekend, oh and the world cup! BOKKE!
motatribe 3 years ago 2
Lewis Moody is a skinny runt. Schalk Burger is the best open sider in the world. His tackle count is ridiculous and he would take Lewis Moody to school in a collision
patergaskin 3 years ago
hooray I was wrong!!
SOUTH AFRICA 0 - NEW ZEALAND 19
To quote the UK Guardian
To say Carter is by far the best palyer in the world would be wrong because Richie McCaw is right up there with him
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
The Springboks will win......half the proper All Blacks team have gone to Europe for the money. This isn't a particularly strong All Blacks team
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
You stick to what you think is best, and I stick to I think what's best.
Just glad I'm the one behind the world champions..
Good luck this weekend hey.
LaraMBotha 3 years ago
Quote from UK newpaper
The Kiwi flanker (McCaw) and captain gave Schalk Burger a lesson in accuracy and precision. The Springbok lacks nothing in courage and commitment but when it came to detail, McCaw was in a class of his own. He won the loose ball constantly, cleverly slowed it down when the situation required it, and made tackle after tackle. No other player on the field was remotely in his class.
ARE YOU CONVINCED YET
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
It's not about convincing me.
To tell you the truth, I am so damn proud of my team. Yes we fucked up. But does New Zealand or Australia have to go through the things the South Africans are? Hey I'm not making excuses for them.. But imagine coming from a country where your status on a team isn't counted on merit, but by colour. The GOVERNMENT has a say who plays on wing, and that you get broken down when there are two many whites on the team. Just think about it.. A shame it's on Perc's 100th
LaraMBotha 3 years ago 2
I don't know about SA rugby politics so can't comment. Remember NZ only has 4 million population, and many of their best players are in Europe now for the money.
I was making the point about McCaw because I've been watching rugby for 35 years and I doubt I've ever seen a better open side flanker than him...maybe Michael Jones. It annoys me when Burger is compared to him. Burger is very very good...but Mccaw is a great...one of the great playewr of all time
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
I never said McCaw was bad, man I know he isn't! It's a relief when he isn't playing. But I have a special spot for Schalk. I like the way he plays the game. Putting his body on the line and making HUGE tackles. I like it, it's more like old school rugby.
Not like Dan Carter who complains SA tackles too hard.
LaraMBotha 3 years ago 3
One thing I do know about rugby politics is that from world war 2 until 1970 the SA government wouldn't allow any 'black' All Black players in touring parties that toured SA. In 1970 they allowed Bryan Williams and Sid Going by making them 'honorary whites'... Head to head the All Blacks lead SA 42-30 in games won. That total would be even more if not for your governments policies..so forgive me for having little sympathy for the political problems in SA rugby.
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
Okay I just lost all my respect for you.
That was the year 1970? Where shooting Aborignals were still legal in Australia.
This is the year 2008, where MY generation is playing rugby. I see no reason why I should be punished for what some fuck heads did 40 years ago. Why?
Seriously. It's bullshit...
LaraMBotha 3 years ago 2
I don't know what book you have been reading but shooting aboriginals was not legal in 1970. Don't for a second compare Aust in the 1970s with apartheid.I'm not punishing you I'm merely pointing out the fact that SA isn't the only country affected by politics. NZ should have said fuck you if we can't tour with our black players were not coming.Don't give me some sob story about SA rugby. Before neutral referees it was common knowledge how hard it was to win in SA because of the cheating refs.
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
AUSSIEPHIL we didnt allow the kiwis and ausies into south africa during those years, cause we couldnt look past the fact that you guys fuck sheep. now we have to look the other way when you guys show photos of your wifes and kids.
gradashi 3 years ago
Oh your hilarious....and McCaw is twice the player burger is......you've indicated your complete lack of knowledge of the game by saying Burger is better.
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
No its an opinion thing mate.. They are both exceptionally good players and most people are split on whose better. If it helps, the world cup winning coach and IRBs best coach of 2007, Jake White, prefers Schalk as a player to McCaw.
Heres a fact though. Schalk's tackle count is way higher than McCaw's...
patergaskin 3 years ago
I challenge you to find anybody other than a South African that thinks Burger is a better openside than McCaw. Sure Burger is tough and a hard tackler..but McCaw is the quintessential open side flanker..they are different style players....McCaw is a far better snaffler of loose ball..a far better link man between backs and forwards...has more pace....and is a far better support player..Burger is more of a ball runner. Why did they prefer McCaw at openside and Burger at No8 for the baa baas game?
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
dude your a complete cunt your a wrthless peace of south african shit plus ur accent is fucking gay go suck ur self off u cocky faggot
connor0O0O 2 years ago
HAHAHA! Sore loser
brizzibutch 2 years ago
That is your opinion mate.
patergaskin 3 years ago
Yeah thats right, because english newspapers never talk shit do they?
Schalk makes like double the amount of tackles every game that McCaw makes.
Oh and he doesnt cheat atthe breakdown like McCaw does!
patergaskin 3 years ago
Bru go drink a beer and relax.
But fuck, where does racist come in hey?
LaraMBotha 3 years ago
I would guarantee he makes more tackles in a game than Burger..he is far quicker around the ground than Burger...(a very important attribute for a flanker)......therefore he is invariably first to any breakdown....and he is a far better link man between forwards and backs because he has far better running and passing skills than Burger. Burger is tough (so is Mccaw) but there is so much more to the game than that!! NZ play a far more open game than SA because they have a flanker like McCaw.
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
Ja man, how many tackles does he make compared to Burger? And the extent of his tackles?
Typical Australian... stupid and ignorant!
LaraMBotha 3 years ago
You are a fucking idiot....you know nothing about rugby....McCaw is the best player in the world....anybody with half a brain knows it whether you are a New Zealander, Australian, South African or an Eskimo. You clearly don't understand the role of an openside flanker. When you understand the game your comments might be worth reading. Typical idiot racist Afrikaaner'
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
Burger isn't good enough to clean McCaws boots!!!!
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Go say that to his face.
LaraMBotha 3 years ago
Surely even the most biased of South African rugby fans aren't seriously saying he's a better player than Richie McCaw....if you think that you are DREAMING!!!!
Aussiephil99 3 years ago
Schalk is the greatest player ever.
i love him
oldman90914 3 years ago
he's an awesome player. fair enough.
DavidRhys1988 3 years ago
Remember Henry Tuilagi Schalk? He ran over you and your mate Rossouw at the same time!
Not only this but he also knocked you to the floor with a handoff to the face.
theirishneilers 3 years ago
which is illegal
oldman90914 3 years ago
It's illegal at underage level, but perfectly ok at adult age group
theirishneilers 3 years ago
Schalk Burger, DER FUHRER haha
FlyingHellFish99 3 years ago 2
as richie McCaw says..."you know when hes on the field"
newpier 3 years ago 5
schalk is the best loose foward in the world he is a legend also i have to congratulate south africa team they defeat us but well they re the world champions congratulations!!
sebastianargentina19 4 years ago 10
yeah love schalk.he a TRUE south african
fawtima16 4 years ago 3
Schalk ,die beste speler
khasiangel 4 years ago 4
I love Schalk
Schechgirl 4 years ago 2
schalk is a legend at the age of 24.if only irish players would play with the same intensity as him.congrats to SA,a proud nation
aidanbizkitman 4 years ago 7
Thanks, but I still think the Irish have huge balls, I mean they have such a small population to produce rugby players yet the produce legends.
Congratz South Africa!
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looks like a right cunt,if you ask me!!
bubbygooner 4 years ago
Jealous?
LaraMBotha 4 years ago 4
come on bokke, Schalk is an absolute legend , what a player!!
schumeister87 4 years ago 17
love burger but prefer chips,na hope we win this world cup
leamisgay 4 years ago
Burger will eat england you prick
zama12 4 years ago 15
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Burger will be eaten by England
TENRECORDS 4 years ago
I dont know
I feel burger just stirs too much
Bad Attitude
Sort that out and hes the allround package.
TJis16 4 years ago
best player in the world in my opinion burgers the man!
rugbyfan101 4 years ago
Shalk Burgers the MAN
KingMatt292 4 years ago
buger...? i meant "burger"
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
bokka14 4 years ago
common die bokke, some call him the "incredible schalk " buger is a beast you are right he feels no pain...lol
bokka14 4 years ago
top player mate..
DrumPlumbJay 4 years ago
what a man beast
ollie432 4 years ago