Biggest hit: Schalk or Bismarck?

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Can Bismarck du Plessis’ famous tackle on Dan Carter dethrone Schalk Burger from the king seat for delivering the biggest hit?

Burger has fended off both Brian Lima and Bakkies Botha to remain king of the tackle. Last week, Burger claimed over 65% of the vote against Lima’s tackle on Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard. Now he faces a challenge from an equally legendary hit by a Springbok teammate.

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The Springboks took on the All Blacks at Eden Park in the fourth round of the 2013 Rugby Championship. In a thrilling first half, Du Plessis, a try-scorer for the Springboks, saw an opportunity to smash an unsighted Dan Carter, as the All Blacks attempted to attack from inside their own half. Upon review from the TMO, referee Romain Poite controversially decided to yellow-card Du Plessis for the tackle, despite it appearing to be perfectly legal.

Western Province hosted the Blue Bulls in the 2009 Currie Cup semi-final and Schalk Burger obliterated Springbok teammate Fourie du Preez with a hit that brought the Newlands faithful to their feet.

This poll has ended (since 2 years).

Pick the biggest hit!

Schalk Burger on Fourie du Preez
54.55%
Bismarck du Plessis on Dan Carter
45.45%

Photo: Sandra Mu/Getty Images

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Dylan Jack