A fit Malcolm Marx has reportedly made his long-awaited return to the starting lineup for the Springboks in their match against Wales. SARugbmag.co.za Reader.
With a growing injury list that includes Bok heavyweights Steven Kitshoff, Lood de Jager and Jean Kleyn, readers were polled on which tight forward they would start against Wales at Twickenham on June 22.
Malcolm Marx, who is set to return to action for the first time since suffering a knee injury at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, beat fellow Bok veteran hooker Bongi Mbonambi with 15% of the vote.
Ox Nche was the leading candidate for loose prop (17%) and Frans Malherbe completed the front row, winning the No.3 jersey with 12% of the vote.
Lock Eben Etzebeth earned his 120th Springbok cap with the most clicks, taking his place behind Franco Mostert (16%) in the quintet of two-time World Cup winners.
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