Malcolm Marx has revealed how a “suggestion” from former Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer resulted in him switching his position from back-row to hooker.

Marx, who won World Rugby’s prestigious player of the year award in 2025, has been voted in the Springboks Dream XV as the best hooker in the modern era.

The 32-year-old has become the Boks‘ first-choice number two in recent seasons and is edging closer to making his 100th Test for the world champions after making 94 appearances for them since making his international bow against the All Blacks in Christchurch in 2016.

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