Justin Melck

Who is Justin Melck?

Justin Melck is a South African rugby union footballer who currently plays in the position of flanker.

Born in Cape Town and educated at Rondebosch Boys High School, Fettes College in Scotland and Stellenbosch University, Melck has played for Western Province and the Super Rugby side Stormers.

Melck captained the Western Province side during the Currie Cup tournament in July 2007.

As of the start of 2008 he had secured 31 caps playing for Western Province and 13 caps playing for Super Rugby side Stormers.

He has signed a three month loan deal with European Champions Munster.

Melck has been with Saracens since February 2009 and has recently re-signed till 2012, he got married on 6 February 2010.

Melck has also tried his hand at semi-professional modelling. This year, he is Mr August in the Saracens Rugby Club's 2011/12 calendar. In this calendar, he can be seen sporting "The Thinker" pose, made famous by Auguste Rodin in his 1902 Parisian sculpture.