It's been fun, move on: Deon Fourie shrugs off Schalk Brits comparison as Bok squad D-Day looms | Sport

Deon Fourie is becoming a bit weary of being labelled the Springboks' Schalk Brits for 2023's Rugby World Cup. | sportmal Sport24news

Deon Fourie, genial and laidback as he is, is growing a tad weary of the Schalk Brits comparison.

Unfortunately, it was to be expected the moment national coach Jacques Nienaber called him up for Springbok duty last year following his URC-winning exploits. He's the 36-year-old pocket dynamo capable of - like Brits - playing flanker and hooker, exhibiting an ability to intricately read match situations in a manner many of his team-mates and opponents simply can't. Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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