Schalk Burger Brits was born on 16 May 1981 and is a South African former professional rugby union player who last played for the South Africa national team and the Bulls in Super Rugby.
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13 Facts About Schalk Brits
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Schalk Brits married Colinda Wijnants on 29 January 2011 in Greyton, South Africa.
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Schalk Brits played for the Western Province from 2002 to 2004 and rejoined the Cape franchise from 2006 to 2009.
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Schalk Brits played for the Stormers for four seasons making 51 appearances for them and managing to score 20 points.
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Schalk Brits made his debut for Saracens in the season opener against London Irish.
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On 27 June 2011, Schalk Brits moved back to his former club Stormers on a short-term loan deal.
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Schalk Brits played as a back rower for the South African side in the Super Rugby semifinal loss against the Crusaders as a replacement for Duane Vermeulen.
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Schalk Brits helped Saracens win the European Champions Cup in 2016 and 2017.
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Schalk Brits came on as a substitute in the match against Scotland to earn his fourth cap.
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Schalk Brits returned to international rugby in 2015, coming on as a substitute in South Africa's 2015 Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina, and was then included in South Africa's squad that participated at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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In 2019, Schalk Brits was selected to play for South Africa at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, aged 38.
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Schalk Brits was named captain in their match against Namibia, playing out of position as an eighth man, and scored a try in the match.
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