SOUTH AFRICA HOOKER Malcolm Marx will return to South Africa with the Bulls from July 2027, the Pretoria-based side announced Thursday.
The 32-year-old, a two-time World Cup winner and capped 94 times by the Springboks, has put pen to paper on a long-term deal, the side said without giving details.
The 2025 World Rugby player of the year joins from Japanese side Kubota Spears, where he has been since 2021.
His arrival in Pretoria follows that of flanker Kwagga Smith, who also plays in Japan, with the Shizuoka Blue Revs.
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The 63-time capped Smith, 32, signed a three-year contract with the Bulls.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx to return home with Bulls
SOUTH AFRICA HOOKER Malcolm Marx will return to South Africa with the Bulls from July 2027, the Pretoria-based side announced Thursday.
The 32-year-old, a two-time World Cup winner and capped 94 times by the Springboks, has put pen to paper on a long-term deal, the side said without giving details.
The 2025 World Rugby player of the year joins from Japanese side Kubota Spears, where he has been since 2021.
His arrival in Pretoria follows that of flanker Kwagga Smith, who also plays in Japan, with the Shizuoka Blue Revs.
The 63-time capped Smith, 32, signed a three-year contract with the Bulls.
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