WATCH: Laughs all around for Schalk Brits’ jersey swop
This is why the veteran Springbok hooker is one of the most popular players on the planet.
South Africa’s hooker Schalk Brits takes part in a captain’s run training session at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe on October 7, 2019, on the eve of their Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Canada. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
Schalk Brits will forever be remembered as one of the most affable and popular players in world rugby.
He once again endeared himself to a worldwide audience by being typically chilled during the Springboks’ 66-7 victory over Canada on Tuesday.
Watch here as he engages in a hilarious jersey exchange with opposite number Andrew Qauttrin.
C'est bon Andrew… T'as presque le gabarit pour être un @Springboks ! 😂😂
Qu'en dis-tu @RugbyCanada ? #RSAvCAN #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/btnWC2ldTt— Rugby World Cup FR 🇫🇷 (@RugbyWorldCupFR) October 8, 2019
Franchement, cette séance d'échange de maillots entre les @Springboks et @RugbyCanada est la meilleure de toute la #RWC2019 ! 🙌🙌#RSAvCAN #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/vIgta3Dpvn
— Rugby World Cup FR 🇫🇷 (@RugbyWorldCupFR) October 8, 2019
He also bowed to a ball carrier before a set-piece and had a poignant moment with the crowd when he was replaced.
Schalk Brits, an all-time legend. #RSAvCAN #RWC2019
Find out where you can watch at https://t.co/z0BgdPH0sf pic.twitter.com/zB9bfdv2RL
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 8, 2019
How can you not love @SchalkBrits 🇿🇦💚#RWC2019 #RSAvCAN #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/nXasnMrn8T
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 8, 2019
It all just added to the Brits legend.
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