5 Of The Best - Big Hits

1. Brian Lima

This well-known, iconic tackle was pulled off by Lima on Springbok fly-half Derick Hougaard and has been a favourite amongst rugby lovers ever since.

2. Schalk Burger

Burger had a point to prove coming back from injury when Western Province took on the Bulls in the Currie Cup in Cape Town. Springbok scrumhalf Fourie Du Preez was on the receiving end of Burger's brutal challenge and, although the former bravely got to his feet afterwards, it is clear to any trained eye that he would have felt the hit for days to come.

3. Mystery Schoolboy

The identity of the tackler in this video is not known, though his efforts are greatly appreciated by those who love the more physical side of rugby. The lack of crowd noise allows the viewer to hear the sickening crunch of shoulder to torso in a magnificent hit.

4. Joggie Jansen

In perhaps one of the best tackles ever witnessed in the game of rugby, Springbok centre Joggie Jansen destroys his opposing All Black centre in one of the most celebrated rivalries of the game.

5. Joseph Dweba

During this year's Pro 14 competition, Cheetahs hooker Joseph Dweba annihilates an opponent from the Kings taking a short ball from a ruck. Dweba has speed and skill to match his vending machine-type build and will no will doubt be in the minds of the Springbok selectors in the near future.