Luke Burger

  • Position:
    Fullback
  • Nickname:
    Luke
  • Date of birth:
    2002-08-12
  • Place of birth:
    Cape Town
  • Height:
    187 cm
  • Weight:
    88 kg
  • School:
    Paul Roos Gimnasium
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    0
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @Luke_the_burger

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Rugby clinics in Durbanville when I was 7 years old.

What has been your career highlight to date?

My first Currie Cup season in 2023.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

My dad. He has always spent time helping me improve on skills and fitness throughout high school as well as giving feedback on my games.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

Playing Padel, going to the beach and spending time with friends.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

My family has always supported me and offered me advice to help with any struggles or triumphs.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Hiroshima, the people are very friendly and the culture is interesting and different to where I’ve been before.

What is your favourite meal?

Burger.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Israel Folau.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Andrew Huberman, Dan Carter, David Goggins, Dave Chapelle and Stormzy.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Brok Harris. He has played lots of rugby and would be able to add lots of knowledge and value to a team.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best: Damian Willemse. Worst: Louw Nel

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Adré Smith