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?

Six-time defending champion Burger has fended off all of Courtney Lawes, Bismarck du Plessis, Brian Lima, Bakkies Botha, Henry Tuilagi and Willem Alberts to keep his title for rugby’s biggest hit. Last week, Burger was the overwhelming favourite against the Bone Collector’s massive tackle on Evan Roos.

Now, he faces a challenge from another one of South Africa’s most-feared tacklers, Corne Krige, who infamously concussed England scrumhalf Matt Dawson with a high tackle in 2002.

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Back in July 2000, the Springboks took on the All Blacks in a Tri-Nations clash in Christchurch. All Blacks fullback Christian Cullen ran the ball back from deep inside his own half in the opening minute of the game. However, he was quickly met by Krige, who smashed him to the ground and enforced the knock-on from which the Boks went up the other end of the field and nearly scored.

Although it looked like he was knocked out by the tackle, Cullen would continue playing and scored two tries to help New Zealand win 25-12.

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.

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