I could not help posting this thread when I read an article about Marx on news24:-
"Lions coach Johan Ackermann believes hooker Malcolm Marx could become the next Bismarck du Plessis.
The 20-year-old Marx was the surprise selection when Ackermann named his Super Rugby team for Friday's clash against the Hurricanes in Johannesburg.
Marx was named in the Lions starting team for the clash, with Armand van der Merwe on the bench.
Marx represented the Baby Boks at the Junior World Championship last year but sustained a knee injury in their second match which ruled him out for six weeks. He then returned to play He is very young, but he could definitely become the next Bismarck," Ackermann told Netwerk24. "He worked really hard at his fitness in pre-season. He's moveable, but still as strong as an ox."
Standing 1.88m tall and weighing in at 119kg, compared to Du Plessis's 1.89m and 112kg, Marx draws some comparisons with the Springbok hooker
Ackermann said Marx, a former loose forward, will be vital to their cause this year.
"Malcolm's biggest asset is his versatility. He's improved his scrummaging and lineouts, but we're very excited about his ability to, like Bismarck, attack the breakdowns. Our game plan depends on quick ball possession and an extra fetcher is vital."for the Golden Lions in the Under-19 domestic competition."
I am posting this article to give Mozart ample opportunity to run this youngster down in his normal manner - when it comes to any younger players Mozart's prejudice is a definite.
