The Springboks have been dealt a major blow with news that hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Here's how the South Africa team performed in their 18-3 Rugby World Cup victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has assembled one of the strongest Rugby World Cup squads, packed full of talented superstars.
Malcolm Marx may be an obvious inclusion in the 33-man World Cup squad for France next month, but for the Springbok hooker, a call-up to the team is a privilege he does not take for granted.
Following the conclusion of the Japan Rugby League One season, which saw Malcolm Marx's Kubota Spears win the title, four South Africans were named in the Team of the Season.
Irish club Munster have poured cold water on the idea of signing Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx.