title: Justin Melck
text: # Justin Melck
  
  Justin Melck (born 4 January 1983) is a South African born German rugby union player. He plays as a Flanker.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Melck was born in Cape Town and educated at Rondebosch Boys High School, Fettes College in Scotland and Stellenbosch University,
  
  ## Career in South Africa
  
  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.
  
  ## Munster
  
  He has signed a three-month loan deal with European Champions Munster.
  
  ## Saracens
  
  Melck joined Saracens March 2009 and left at the end of the 2013-14 season.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  He got married on 6 February 2010 to Georgina Simpson.
  
  ## Germany
  
  Melck was eligible to play for Germany because of his German mother, was called up for their match against Sweden on 26 April 2014 where he represents the country for the first time.
  
  