Canadian flanker Adam Kleeberger, whose bushy beard attracted worldwide attention at the Rugby World Cup, is going to shave for charity. Kleeberger will have his beard removed Oct. 17 in Victoria by CBC comedian Rick Mercer as part of an upcoming episode of "The Rick Mercer Report." Kleeberger smiles during the captain's run, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. THE CANADAIN PRESS/AP-Junji KurokawaJunji Kurokawa/The Canadian Press
Canadian rugby flanker Adam Kleeberger, who became known worldwide for his wildman beard at the world rugby championships in New Zealand, has had the beard shaved off for charity.
Kleeberger was cheered on by hundreds of students as the beard came off at the University of Victoria to raise funds for cancer research.
He's also trying to raise relief aid for Christchurch, New Zealand, devastated by an earthquake earlier this year.
Kleeberger's beard was about 30 centimetres long and he resembled the wild-haired Yosemite Sam, the hapless gold miner from Bugs Bunny cartoons.
The Kleeberger shaving will form part of an upcoming episode of the Rick Mercer Report on CBC television.