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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 22: Springboks yellow carded Corne Krige sits on the bench next to backup referee Colin Hawk against the All Blacks in the Tri Nations at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday. New Zealand won 2512.

Biggest hit: Krige’s turn to try and dethrone Schalk

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?

Biggest hit: Can the ‘Bone Collector’ dethrone Schalk?

Schalk Burger is the five-time defending Hit King for his tackle on Fourie du Preez, but can he keep his place against one of rugby’s most notorious hitmen, Willem Alberts?

Biggest hit: Tuilagi vs Schalk

Schalk Burger is the four-time reigning champion for his tackle on Fourie du Preez, but can he keep his place against one of rugby’s most notorious hitmen, Henry Tuilagi?

England lock Courtney Lawes (R) tackles France's fly half Jules Plisson (L) during the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, south west of London, on March 21, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Biggest hit: Schalk or Lawes?

After fending off a trio of contenders, can Schalk Burger retain the throne for having delivered the biggest hit when he is confronted by England’s Courtney Lawes?

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Bismarck Du Plessis of South Africa hits Dan Carter of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks at Eden Park on September 14, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Biggest hit: Schalk or Bismarck?

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

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Samoan centre Brian Lima tackle South African halfback Derick Hougaard during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between South Africa and Samoa at Lang Park in Brisbane, 01 November. . AFP PHOTO/ Christophe SIMON

Biggest hit: Schalk or Lima?

While Brian Lima earned a reputation for rocking runners with shuddering tackles, can he dethrone Schalk Burger from the king seat for delivering the biggest hit?

Biggest hit: Bakkies or Schalk?

South Africa is famous for producing rugby giants with an appetite for big collisions. Two of the biggest go head-to-head in this poll to determine which was the most impressive hit.

One Bok makes Farrell’s tough guy list

England captain Owen Farrell has included a Springbok on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.

Watch: Tireless PSDT learned from ‘hero’ Burger

Injured Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has revealed when he expects to return to action and where his untiring work ethic stems from.

Damian de Allende of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Burger: De Allende the backbone of Boks’ gameplan

Springbok great Schalk Burger has praised the performance of former teammate Damian de Allende, who put in another solid showing during Saturday’s series decider against the British & Irish Lions.