Known for his friendliness and character both on and off the field, Schalk started his career with the Western Province.
He played for almost 10 years for the Saracens where in the 2009-10 season he was voted as player of the year.
Schalk finished his career with the Blue Bulls and the Spring Boks where he achieved a World Cup win in 2019, which included a game as captain against Namibia.
Join us every Wednesday at 7pm as our guests take you through their own inspiring journey. Many can dream, but few can make it. What does it really take?
Music by David Simkins.