[MUST WATCH] An emotional final training session for Schalk Brits
Brits, aged 38, came back from retirement to play for the Boks in this year's World Cup, and in September, he became the second oldest Springbok captain ever when he skippered the boys in green and gold against the Pumas.
Springbok hooker, Schalk Brits became emotional this week as he took part in the last training session of his professional rugby career.
Brits, aged 38, came back from retirement to play for the Boks in this year's World Cup, and in September, he became the second oldest Springbok captain ever when he skippered the boys in green and gold against the Pumas.
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He made his debut for South Africa in 2008 and is the second-oldest try-scorer in the World Cup's tournament history.
On Wednesday, SA Rugby Tweeted a video of the Boks wrapping up their last training session before Saturday's final against England, showing Brits being acknowledged by the other players.
"It's a special way to finish it," he said.
Watch the video below:
Some pretty special scenes at training today.
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