Injured Springbok hooker Marx to miss Japanese club season
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will miss the upcoming Japanese club rugby season because of an injury that ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup, his team Kubota Spears said on Monday.
Marx, 29, was forced to leave the Springboks' World Cup-winning squad after only one game in France following an injury to his knee during training.Defending Japan Rugby League One champions Kubota said he would not be in their squad for the new season, which kicks off in December, but he was scheduled to return before his contract expires in May 2025.
"Unfortunately, due to my injury I won't be able to play next season but I will be back for the following season, hopefully," Marx said in a video message.Marx was forced out of the World Cup when he went down in training after"having his knee caught in contact" before the Springboks' pool stage game against Romania.
Marx was instead replaced by fly half Handre Pollard, who kicked four first-half penalties as South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final in Paris on Saturday.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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