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My Take
Malcolm Marx is genuinely one of the most exciting hookers in world rugby, and I think he doesn't get quite the mainstream recognition he deserves outside the hardcore rugby community. Born in Germiston, Gauteng, and coming through the Golden Lions system, he burst onto the international scene with the Springboks and won SA Rugby Men's Player of the Year in 2017 — which, given how stacked South African rugby is, is no small thing. What makes him stand out is that he's a hooker who can actually carry ball and operate in open play like a loose forward, which is a rare combination at that level. His move to Kubota Spears in Japan's League One showed his ambition too. Whenever the Springboks are clicking, you can usually feel Marx somewhere in the middle of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Malcolm Marx
- Name (Japanese)
- マルコム・マルクス
- Reading
- まるこむ・まるくす
- Born
- July 13, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- rugby union player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 SA Rugby Men's Player of the Year
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Malcolm Marx born?
Born July 13, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Malcolm Marx from?
Malcolm Marx is from Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Malcolm Marx do?
Malcolm Marx works as rugby union player.
How tall is Malcolm Marx?
Malcolm Marx is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.