D-day for Burger
19 Jun 2006
While his team-mates are busy clashing with the French, Schalk Burger will undergo a neck operation on Saturday.
Burger expressed his disappointment at being ruled out, but nevertheless wished the Boks well. “The news is obviously very disappointing and I am currently feeling a little discomfort. We will take it one step at a time after the operation,” he said.
“I want to thank my team-mates for their support and wish them well for the Test against France.”
The Springbok management confirmed that Burger sustained a cervical neck injury with nerve root compression, during the Test against Scotland in Port Elizabeth.
Dr Yusuf Hassan, the Springbok Team Doctor, said this was confirmed after an MRI scan was conducted on the player. The player was sent for neurosurgical evaluation and the recommendation is that he requires surgery.
Springbok captain John Smit said Burger was a player that he could always count on no matter what. “He is someone that gives nothing less than his every effort for every team that he plays for. On behalf of the team I want to wish him a speedy recovery and good luck with his period of rehabilitation,” said Smit.
34 Comments
19 Jun 2006, 19:27 pm
good luck schalki
19 Jun 2006, 19:29 pm
You know it’s serious when Schalk complains.
19 Jun 2006, 19:31 pm
Best wishes Schalk!!
19 Jun 2006, 19:39 pm
Get well Schalkie.Your lionheart attitude and pride in playing for WP,Stormers and Springboks will see you rise once more.
19 Jun 2006, 19:40 pm
The guy carried on playing to the end of the Test with a broken neck – what else can you say?
John Cowper – Detroit
19 Jun 2006, 19:44 pm
Best of luck Schalla.
I am sure not only Province but the whole of SA is wishing you all the best and that we see you on the field (fully fit of course) sooner rather than later.
Take your time with this, and get well soon!
19 Jun 2006, 19:51 pm
WPforever,I just vomited…..mate,this isn’t Braveheart.
19 Jun 2006, 19:52 pm
He can play for the Boks,if he’s injured in the Currie Cup,I guess I can live with that
19 Jun 2006, 19:53 pm
All the best Schalla.
Ensure you exercise as best you are allowed as we need you back as early as possible next year.
You are a vital entity to the Boks WC winning endeavour….
19 Jun 2006, 19:59 pm
london sharkie,steady on the jellied eels,mushy peas and fish n chips in london. Not hard to see why you vomiting:-)
19 Jun 2006, 20:07 pm
schalk u may be from province but u play like a shark
19 Jun 2006, 20:08 pm
I like pie.
19 Jun 2006, 20:13 pm
i shag pie:-)
19 Jun 2006, 20:13 pm
Ons hou vir jou duim vas ou Scalla. Ek is amper lus en gee my kaartjies weg vir Saterdag se game, want sonder jou daar gaan ons maar kak.
19 Jun 2006, 20:18 pm
Good Luck Sckalk,we will be thinking of you.
19 Jun 2006, 20:20 pm
privyet St.Peterburgbok
19 Jun 2006, 20:23 pm
Skim you eat the chicken lol
19 Jun 2006, 20:57 pm
Good Luck Schalk. Hope you have a 100% recovery in record time.
19 Jun 2006, 21:05 pm
Schalk the Incredible Hulk. Our prayers are with you.
19 Jun 2006, 22:43 pm
best wishes schalk; may you have a rooney recovery; even tackletwat complimented you on the other thread – he’s getting soft;
sterkte you legend
19 Jun 2006, 23:53 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Schalla!
Take it easy boet and we hope you have a speedy recovery.
20 Jun 2006, 02:37 am
What a bummer. I recently had disc surgery in my lower back for a herniated disc and it sucked. Best of luck Schalk and have a speedy recovery.
20 Jun 2006, 04:05 am
Wow, this is so serious, im really shocked and in disbelief. A fusion? I dont know how you could go back to Test rugby after this kind of surgery. Two members in my family have had this type of surgery, and as far as im aware it is extremely risky. Damn , Burger, you are certainly one of the toughest, hardest mutha f:kers in world rugby. All the best!
20 Jun 2006, 07:41 am
Sterkte Schalk.
Noudat jy uit is vir die seisoen, kan Jake nog n bloubul soos Spies kies.
20 Jun 2006, 08:21 am
All the best Schalk. Just dont pack on the pie’s and come back a stronger and lean mean hunting machine that you are.
20 Jun 2006, 08:43 am
Dam, its a real shame, Good luck with the operation Schalla and get well soon.
20 Jun 2006, 08:47 am
Sterkte schalk word gou weer reg.
Stan ek stem ons kan nou vir tim inbring
20 Jun 2006, 08:49 am
Gesuipte aap,
Spies is my man.
20 Jun 2006, 08:56 am
All the Best Schalk ! Boks are going to miss you on the pitch. Get well soon.
20 Jun 2006, 09:11 am
Our prayers are with you dude. Vasbyt.
20 Jun 2006, 11:11 am
Schalk, You are an inspiration to many people already, now you have your next life challenge and that is to take this challenge and make it an opportunity to get bigger and stronger while you go through rehab. Know that virtually all of the country as well as many Saffa`s all over the world are holding thumbs for your recovery and not just as a great flanker but as an icon and role model. You can do it boet!
20 Jun 2006, 14:30 pm
good luck with the op and recovery. other career opportunities might have to be looked at in that time off
20 Jun 2006, 17:09 pm
The man, the mith, you are a legend and an insperation to rugby fans all over the World.
Get well, en staadag oor die kleppies.
One day at a time.
Your fan in Colorado
20 Jun 2006, 21:30 pm
Oh Dear
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