Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx named World Player of the Year

Marx took the award ahead of Springbok teammates Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche, and French winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

Malcolm Marx is the fourth South African to be named World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year.

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year on Saturday, the fourth Springbok to claim the individual award, with his success coming seven years after he was first nominated.

Marx took the award ahead of Springbok teammates Pieter-Steph du Toit, a twice winner, and Ox Nche, as well as French winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey.