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Schalk Brits (Schalk Burger Brits) was born on 16 May, 1981 in Empangeni, South Africa, is a South African rugby union player. Discover Schalk Brits's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 16 May 1981
Birthday 16 May
Birthplace Empangeni, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Schalk Brits Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Schalk Brits height is 1.82m and Weight 100 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.82m
Weight 100 kg
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Who Is Schalk Brits's Wife?

His wife is Colinda Wijnants (m. 2011)

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Wife Colinda Wijnants (m. 2011)
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Schalk Brits Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Schalk Brits worth at the age of 42 years old? Schalk Brits’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Schalk Brits's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1981

Schalk Burger Brits (born 16 May 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player who last played for the South Africa national team and the in Super Rugby.

He primarily played as a hooker.

2002

Brits played for the Western Province from 2002 to 2004 and rejoined the Cape franchise from 2006 to 2009.

Brits played for the Stormers for four seasons making 51 appearances for them and managing to score 20 points.

Brits made his debut for Saracens in the season opener against London Irish.

2008

Brits made his international debut against in 2008.

2009

He scored his first try for Saracens on 27 September 2009 against Gloucester in a 19–16 win.

He scored seven tries in the 2009–10 season and played every minute in the Premiership Final against Leicester Tigers, which Saracens lost 33–27.

Brits was voted Players' Player of the year for the 2009–10 season.

2010

In the 2010–11 grand final against Leicester, Brits won the Man of the Match award in a match that Saracens won 22–18.

2011

He married Colinda Wijnants on 29 January 2011 in Greyton, South Africa.

On 27 June 2011, Brits moved back to his former club Stormers on a short-term loan deal.

He 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.

During his time at Saracens he has won four Premiership titles in 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2018, with Brits featuring in all four finals.

2012

In January 2012, he signed a new deal with the Saracens that kept him at the club for another three seasons.

He was next called up when he was included in the Springbok squad that toured Ireland, Scotland and England during the 2012 end-of-year rugby union internationals.

He came on as a substitute in the match against Scotland to earn his fourth cap.

He earned his fifth cap in their next match, replacing Adriaan Strauss as they beat England 16–15.

2015

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.

While he didn't feature in their 32–34 loss to in their opening match, he did play off the bench in their next match against, scoring a late try in a 34–16 victory.

He was again omitted against before another appearance from the bench in a 64–0 victory over the.

He didn't feature in their 23–19 win over in the quarter final, their 18–20 loss to in the semi-finals or the third-place play-off against, which South Africa won 24–13 to secure the bronze medal in the competition.

2016

He also helped Saracens win the European Champions Cup in 2016 and 2017.

2017

This was later extended, and he remained at Saracens until the end of the 2017–18 season.

2019

He was part of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning team.

Brits holds the international record for oldest player to win a Rugby World Cup aged 38 years, 170 days in the final against England in 2019 a game in which he didn't play in.

Brits was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal and attended Paul Roos Gymnasium before going to Stellenbosch University.

In 2019, Brits was selected to play for at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, aged 38.

He was named captain in their match against, playing out of position as an eighth man, and also scored a try in the match.

South Africa went on to win the tournament, defeating England in the final.