Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale now.
Marx has established himself as the world’s best hooker.
Having missed the Springboks’ Test series against England in June due to injury, the 24-year-old returned for the business end of Super Rugby and was simply sensational as the Lions reached a third consecutive final. Who can forget that 45m interception try he scored in the quarter-final against the Jaguares or the vital breakdown steals he made inside the Lions’ red zone?
Marx would finish the Super Rugby season with 12 tries – the most by a forward – and as many turnovers. He also dominated on defence, won 90% of his lineouts and was part of a Lions pack that never lost a scrum.
The scary thing for Marx’s opponents is that he believes there’s still room for improvement. If that’s the case, then he is clearly destined for greatness.
In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Marx talks about his 2018 season, including the work he has put in at the breakdown, while former Bok hooker John Smit accesses Marx’s progress after two seasons at Test level.
Also in the new issue:
– Super Rugby review: Every SA franchise rated, plus the star attraction, best youngster and biggest flop from each franchise
– Aphiwe Dyantyi is eager to establish himself as a world-class wing
– Thomas du Toit has embraced the challenge of transitioning from loosehead prop to tighthead
– Mzwandile Stick returned to the Springbok set-up as a more strong-willed and streetwise coach
– Our panel of experts looks at what the Springboks need to do to end their losing streak against the All Blacks
– Inspirational leader Kieran Read has returned to steer the All Blacks ship towards a special destination next year
– How the ‘Godfather of tendons’ saved Jamba Ulengo’s rugby career
– Blitzboks coach Neil Powell on their Sevens World Cup campaign
– Border aim to build on their unbeaten run at this year’s U18 Craven Week
– Selborne College’s dominant season resulted in higher honours for most of the team
– French clubs have a history of refusing to release foreign players for international duty
PLUS: Keegan Daniel’s Perfect XV | Inside the mind of Franco Smith | Who knows Pieter-Steph du Toit better, his wife or brother? | Future Star | Club Star
