MALCOLM MARX OUT OF RWC | Hammer Blow for Springboks

Huge blow for the man, his team and the Rugby World Cup

[@richardkiernan5564]

What a cruel blow for M Marx and South Africa - dreadful to see a player like him miss out on the rest of the competition ☹️ even as an Irish fan hoping to see us top the group it’s a sad way for anyone to lose out on their dream Brilliant coverage on all aspects of the game well done Tim👍

[@uEquusVideo]

Could you do a call out for my nephew James Lasis who suffered a herendous injury playing for Nice at Stade Nicois two years ago. He is a quadriplegic now and fighting to regain some movement back in England. He played second row and ask anyone at the stadium he is a lovely chap who was caught at the bottom of a scrum.

[@Barney-Sempai]

Malcolm Marx is an institution, absolutely irreplaceable... Those are some massive shoes to fill. Wishing all the best and a speedy recovery!

[@maridejager7931]

Totally agree

[@jonathanpretorius4460]

Wait for deon fourie😂

[@Barney-Sempai]

@@jonathanpretorius4460 Gonna be a hell of a game playing in clown shoes 😂

[@jimbo1706]

Heartbreaking. We only get to see this great celebration every 4 years and want to see all the greats playing, specially when we dont get to see their club games. SA will fill the gap but Marx play around the park is the best. Love from Ireland

[@interestedbystander196]

Indeed. Quite a few superstar names sidelined through injury (Ntamackbeing a good example). What hurts more for Marx is that this is probably his last tournament.

[@cianohanlon6223]

Marx only 29

[@joemartin4751]

I’m English , but gutted to hear Marx is out. A brilliant player who is a modern great.

[@johngallagher5121]

As an Irish fan i feel for MM... World Cup needs players like him... Great player and great loss to SA and the World Cup.... Irreplaceable? ..... Its not a far shout

[@ciaranoconnor4027]

As an Ireland supporter I'm very sad about the news about Marx. You want to play your opponents at their peak. Commiserations to the lad himself and I hope he recovers quickly. I'm sure SA will get someone in and they will front up for the challenges ahead of them.

[@mikegray8776]

As an English rugby fan, I am gutted about the exit of Marx - both for him and for the tournament. I still can’t separate Marx, Marchand and Sheehan of late, but what is clear is that there is NO BETTER all-round hooker in World Rugby - and arguably never has been. A huge loss.

[@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb]

Yeah mate, this one cuts deep! Eben also missing and our touring squad for WC left out alot of talent already... Truth be told many knew we would be in the situation, it's rugby and injuries occur. Now all that remains is unmerited selections and when fans moan about it it will become "racist". We in trouble now

[@carterpaul2688]

Mbinambi is as good. He just needs to step up now

[@TheCosmerenaut1]

@@carterpaul2688he’s not as good. He’s good but you don’t know rugby if you think Mbonambi is Marx level of greatness

[@grantcombrink9595]

@@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb Have not heard that Q word for awhile- lekker when you winning, it is just the refs fault at the moment! If Malema had his way it would be hate speech. SARU do have a Q system though- so here we go again?. Just look at the nonsense that happened at the Grant Khomo week.

[@carterpaul2688]

@@TheCosmerenaut1 they bring different things to the table. That's what I meant. Go piss down someone else's pot!

[@danegerrard2884]

Bongi, Fourie and Van Staaden are all in the squad 👍

[@johnhanson5943]

He’s the most important player for the Boks A big blow - but especially for him. My heart goes out to him. I hope they can win this now for him. It’ll be harder.

[@tjrugbymuscle]

I'd say he's not irreplaceable - especially in South Africa with their giant pack. I also thought Lukanyo Am and Handre Pollard were irreplaceable yet South Africa don't look like they're missing them. With that being said, he's one of my favourite players, an absolute beast and a workhorse, shame for him

[@Alias-gy3tz]

We are missing Pollard, are you kidding? Manie's 5 pointer in that Scotland game does not make up for the 11/12 points missed of the tee. Simple math. If you think Dweba or Fourie can fill Marx's shoes you are dreaming.

[@markmagic4784]

Refreshing to see supporters from all countries comments. This is the true spirit of the RWC. Marx must be devastated - tough blow for him and the team - don't send him home, let him remain and be part of the "gees" !!

[@truthfinder7064]

I am serious when I say, bring in Akker vd Merwe. When Akker and Marx played for the Golden Lions, Akker was always up there with Marx!

[@joeritchie2]

The team is very deep, and Bongi had an excellent 2019 Cup….and nobody is irreplaceable. (Next man up!) That said, Marx IS one of the world’s best players, and the Boks’ absolute best winner of breakdown turnovers, and his loss may be as big a psychological blow as a tactical problem. Fans who a day ago were saying South Africa would simply stroll to a repeat title are suddenly sounding like all is lost. But I think the squad’s “stronger together” mantra may help it get over the sudden crisis mood.

[@frontierlandfrank5314]

No one on our team is even close to Marx at this point. He’s been our best player for a while now.

[@jonathandavis8599]

I agree, Marx is the best. We lose a lot without him, but Bongi scrums better than Marx. Deon on the bench adds that turnover skills we lose with Marx, and Deon is also fast and fights till the end. Also they will bring Pollard in as as backup for the goal kicking and probably play him at 12 should Manie not improve in that department. So bad yes, but not all doom and gloom. I believe with Bongi and Fourie we get all the qualities that Marx offers.

[@ethancroft5512]

Bongi is completely off the pace, his lineout throwing is questionable and he misses crucial tackles every game he plays. This is quite frankly a disaster for the Boks.

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Don't kid yourself, Malcolm is irreplaceable.

[@Alias-gy3tz]

@@jonathandavis8599 No, they don't. Neither of them are in the same class as Marx. Check their stats. You can keep living in lala land if you so wish, you are in for a rude awakening.

[@benkay1390]

This is a major. Like the ABs losing Carter in 2011. Throws the balance of the Boks out massively

[@St_AngusYoung]

What a tradegy. The man is a human wrecking ball and will be severely missed by South Africa. Speedy recovery to you mate.

[@geoffroberts201]

I’m sorry for him. A truly great player who’s going to miss out on a World Cup. A loss to all rugby fans.

[@mawgs3706]

Marx is a loss for the tournament and not just SA supporters. Shout-out to your channel. As an SA supporter, you are my favourite to watch. Keep doing God's work.

[@tonyalways7174]

Malcolm is brilliant and will always be missed when he isn’t playing but no player is irreplaceable.

[@Forcez89]

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[@jacohammond9644]

In this case, who can replace him? Who can fill his place? Who can play like he is playing? The best hooker forsure. His workrate, winning penalties, tackling, the way he scrums, he is a beast and i wanna know who will be able to stand in and do what Marx does.............. ...😮

[@thereader6667]

English fan here, Yes he is irreplaceable and this is very sad for him individually and the supporters. France have lost their star 10, Fiji as well, now Marx, who’s next?

[@jaconortje5009]

Just please leave Dweba at home, I do not want to see Libbok catching the ball from a lineout

[@riri1718]

Dweba is part of the extras that travelled with the team. I saw him in one of the Twickenham videos with the squad.

[@andrevogel1974]

I can only imagine how heartbreaking this must be for Malcolm, just imagine all the blood, sweat and tears that went into priming oneself for the greatest rugby spectacle, only to be deprived from it in the most cruellest way, especially when riding the crest! My very best wishes for a speedy recovery. However, the show must go on and I expect the coaching team will come up with the best possible replacement. My guess is Pollard or Am, not a hooker, but time will tell...

[@user-nl2kt9jc9p]

As a saffer I’m so sad about the news but I think we have the talent and depth to still make this work - I’m hoping getting pollard back into the squad may give enough of a boost to make up for it - wishing Marx the best for his recovery, the bokke will bring it home for him!!

[@benkay1390]

All the best to MM but one has to feel this a major blow to the Boks chances? Big drop off to Bongi (who is massively overrated IMHO). Throws the balance out

[@chrisnaude2929]

We do have the talent and depth but Akker hasn't been selected under Rassie and Jacques. We will be getting Jo Dweba which means we're in deep k@k

[@chrisnaude2929]

@@benkay1390 Bongi is definitely not overrated. Him and Marx make each other look good.

[@user-nl2kt9jc9p]

@@benkay1390 definitely a big blow but it’s a team of 15 and to a great extent 23, if we still dominate scrums, line outs, collisions and rucks I suspect not much will change, we can still do all those things without Marx, would have been nice to have him though!

[@frontierlandfrank5314]

@@chrisnaude2929sadly bongi has been overrated as of late. Nearly every game he’s played lately his balls aren’t straight out of line out.

[@craigdixon4074]

Look, Marx is brilliant and one of my favourite players and I hope his recovery is swift and 100%. That being said, Bongi is solid and then bringing on a fresh Deon Fourie from the bench is great. Sadly he has been overlooked for most of his career even though he has been brilliant and works so hard! He will be like an additional loose forward on the field and I belive this is his time to shine for the Springboks. This injury opens the door for Handre Pollard to join the squad. I like tghe way Manie Libbok is playing so I would not replace him at flyhalf but instead include Pollard at centre. This means we will have playmakers gallore in the back,(Libbok, Pollard, Le Roux, Willemse) combine that with the likes of (Moodie,De Allende, Esterhuizen, Kriel) at centre and then our quick wings and we can field a dangerous backline!

[@olivergearing]

England fan here. Gutted for Malcolm, what a brilliant player. Some real big names leaving the World Cup. Springboks have probably got 5 world class backup options waiting in the wings

[@chrisnaude2929]

Akker won't be picked unfortunately.

[@tonysa2337]

The Spingboks do have woeld class players, like Mbonambi, to replace him, but none are as good as Marx. Definetly a big blow to the team.

[@nhlakaniphomkhize4907]

60 million Boks fans back home believe in the boks. Talent is endless and we should retain our title with ease# Boks 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 2023.

[@mkultra2242]

So sorry for Marx. Man this must be tough. Just reading the comments though and really inspiring to see genuine world wide support for him. Great people on this channel!

[@jox831]

Massive blow. Im gutted as hes one of my favorite players one of the reasons i tune in to watch the springboks

[@choccymilk7913]

Fun fact, now the starting pack from the Springboks have 7 players that played together for the stormers in Super Rugby while Rassie was director of the stormers. (Steven, Bongi, Frans, Eben, Du Toit, Kolisi, Vermuelen). They topped the log 3 times with that squad, but they did not win the cup.

[@tomking2064]

I’m on the waiting list for my third ACL reconstruction. A devastating injury that has impacted my life in so many ways. Hopefully he will bounce back quickly - great player!

[@brianmsahin]

That's very sad indeed. He's a great player and a personal tragedy for him. I think Ireland right now are strong enough to handle whatever Boks team is on the field.

[@oshead]

Irish fan here and I have to say that it is terrible news.

[@idgaf2024]

Wow that’s a MASSIVE blow. He’s a game change for the South African pack

[@ThirdEye_oOo]

One of my favourite SA players for the last few years. Absolute weapon. Although I feel bad for SA they have incredible depth as they have already shown, I'm sure their squad can still deliver

[@john.f8726]

Out of the 33 players he is the one we simply could not afford to lose

[@EggchasersRugby]

I think you're probably right there

[@roryclayton1786]

If Marx played for any other team maybe it would be an issue but the pack depth for SA is incredible. Sorry to see him miss out.

[@paulthomas8804]

From a welsh fan he is massive in that front row for south africa 🇿🇦 big loss but lam sure bongi will come in and do a good job 2 brilliant players . Still have the power to win a double world 🌎 cup 🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💯🏉

[@truthfinder7064]

I agree fully. He's simply irreplaceable! It's a nightmare, because him and Faf, has been playing together for more than 5 years, and so many moves from the maul happens between them.

[@ravenwampach9901]

It's a massive blow. Bongi will step it up, no doubt. Deon Fourie could bring something different, but you can't replace Malcolm. He is such an important cog in the Boks machine.

[@Bacon56ful]

100% Irreplaceable, even his bad games are far better than most

[@riri1718]

I'm going through the videos from the tournament, my god we were so gutted for Marx. I think we need a review of the tournament, Tim. Please man

[@raymondsloane]

This might just cost the team the RWC. He is just that good and that irreplaceable.

[@sqobamhlungujackson4786]

Malcolm Marx was my player of the match in their opener against Scotland, agree he's irreplaceable. With that said, Boks have a lot of depth, especially among the forwards, so I'm excited to see who gets called up.

[@TheProtea09]

There is no replacing Malcolm Marx, arguably top 5 best players in the world.

[@janinetaylor638]

Best player of world cup 2023 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@marcdaniels9079]

Great content again

[@EggchasersRugby]

🙏

[@colindouglas7769]

Scotland fan here: it's a massive shame for Malcolm Marx first of all, and I sincerely hope he gets back fighting fit from this injury and we get to see him in action again soon, because he is a phenomenal player. Will South Africa miss him? I think most nations would miss a player of his calibre, but probably not the Boks, because they have a wealth of talent in South Africa who can come in and do just as good a job. Rassie is a pretty resourceful, adaptable coach too; he'll have something unexpectedly cunning up his sleeve, I'm sure! Five scrum-halves indeed! lol Good to see you giving the Scotland boys the once over for us, Tim, and looking forward to your analysis of the shadow France XV's performance in this evening's encounter with Uruguay. Keep up the good work, lad!👍

[@EggchasersRugby]

Appreciate it. And well said on Marx

[@colindouglas7769]

@@EggchasersRugby I'm looking forward to seeing Santiago Arata in action for Uruguay tonight. Apparently, he is very highly rated in the French leagues and it's said that Toulouse are interested in signing him from his current club Castres Olympique in time to take Antoine Dupont's place if, as is expected, he takes a post-Olympic Games sabbatical from the game.

[@RoyBattyLives]

Very tough on Marx and the SA team. It can happen to any team, and will happen to those teams going to QF and beyond. A real test of strength in depth, which is part of the competition.

[@baksteenbaksteen5230]

Heart broken for Marx , Massive blow for us, not only because of his physical presence but he is part of the leadership group, one hell of a good person and doesn't deserve this. Speedy recovery, big guy . Thank you for your contribution 🙏

[@Laurentus]

Definitely a blow, but at least it looks like the plan is to bring Pollard in. We are definitely going to have to change the game plan a bit to try and cope with Marx's loss. Every single world cup winning side has had to adapt to adversity, and if we can't, then we just aren't good enough this time around. EDIT: It's already been announced that we won't be calling in a replacement for Marx. Really think it's a huge hint that we're about to see Pollard.

[@dantheman991million]

Source?

[@Laurentus]

@@dantheman991million There is no source, it is speculation. Why else would they say they aren't going to bring in a replacement and that we've got hooker covered?

[@tristansolero2159]

What wishful nonsense. And that’s why they are bringing in Faf as a back up fly half. Get over it

[@dantheman991million]

@@Laurentus no just asking. I don't know if it would be for the best. Pollard hasn't played in 6 months... Libbok brings way more in my opinion.

[@Alias-gy3tz]

@@dantheman991million Pollard is pure class, like Siya. He has serious BMT. I would pick Pollard over Manie in a knock out game any day of the week.

[@noamfinnegan8663]

A bit of honesty, I'm fuc'ing delighted. Cmon Ireland ☘️🇮🇪

[@johanconradie4480]

Looks like you scared of Springboks. Still big pack of forwards.

[@ZO150ZO]

gutted for him - nice guy - this is just the beginning France is going through the same + many more teams will lose important players so will Ireland - RWC here

[@RenierKapp]

I really hope Ireland do well this WC, you have the team and coaches to do it, so I will be rooting for you as my 3rd team. But don't turn the knife today, this one hurts :)

[@daaichommie708]

Knew someone would get injured for Pollard to get in... Didnt expect the man of Iron to be the one... HUGE blow! Opposition at the breakdown just breathed a sigh of relief.

[@jacohammond9644]

Absolutely he cant be replaced. Best player by a mile. Huge....huge setback. Yes one player dont win a wc by himself but its such a huge setback as he is really such a good player. We have a real problem now in my view. Because he just cant be replaced. There is no one as good as he is. Its a big blow on the Boks. How will this effect our scrums, our set piece, our malls, he wins penalties, he is a beast. Im so dissapointed honestly. The one player that we cant lose.....😮

[@richardharris8745]

what a tragedy he is an incredible and yes he is irreplaceable because he is so great. even though im a kiwi marx is one of my favourites players. devastating for both the boks and personally hope he heals fast

[@5PRINGB0K]

Devastating news for us. Springboks have depth, but we will miss him badly.

[@EggchasersRugby]

No question

[@5PRINGB0K]

I have a weird feeling Rassie might call up Pollard now,

[@fabienjean5875]

Holey smokes! That changes things a bit. He is definitely one of the irreplaceable players of the squad.

[@samanderson279]

@Tim, so jealous would love to be in the French sunshine watching one of my favourite teams practice instead of being in winters Cape Town with no electricity 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@johanvanzyl8479]

Remember we also lost the most intelligent Centre in WR. AM plus Marx is as big as it gets.

[@florisslabber1758]

It is a blow, but determination of Boks will now intensify.

[@stoner1916]

FFS Tim, how did you not know that was a scrum machine. I'm a GAA supporter and I knew what it was. I'm worried now because I think half of the things I know about rugby I learned from your channel !!! Looks great there. Thanks for sharing, brings it closer to us.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Scrum machines look VERY different from how I remember them

[@Marsh_87]

Marx is irreplaceable. He is the Springboks best player. It's the same as France losing Dupont, Ireland losing Sexton or New Zealand losing Ardie Savea. Massive blow...

[@jacohammond9644]

By far our best player. This is a sad sad day....... What he does and how good he is.... cant be replaced! Im honestly feeling devestated as he played a VITAL....VITAL role in our sqaud. Its a big setback and big worry as there aint no one as good as him. 😮

[@hannesbornman1045]

Its a real hammer blow to our lineouts. Neither Bongi nor Joseph is consistently reliable for finding their man in lineouts

[@wlk2408]

They will probably call up one more scrum half as they only have four in the squad. Do it, Rassie do it.

[@rafafederer832]

For any other team he’d be irreplaceable. South Africa still have mbonambi and dweba , and a phenomenal pack and bomb squad, if any team can overcome losing a player this good it’s South Africa

[@warrenbooysen]

This is beyond a Greek tragedy…he is the best SA had.

[@struesbob7493]

Absolute massive blow for Boks.

[@williamforsyth-ye4rc]

It's utterly astounding that he's only recently been 1st choice Hooker! I reckon SA would've been no1.ranked side for the last two years, with him starting! He's been at the heart of all that's great about the Boks recently!

[@kslice810]

Boks have great squad depth, but Malcolm can never be replaced. In that being said, I think Marco van Staden will shift as the replacement 2, and Pollard will come back in..

[@gihanilangakoon]

Marx is arguably the most valuable player in the Boks side. This is tragic news 😢 Malcolm is irreplaceable in the side, sadly

[@at7512]

This is HUGE for the boks.. the last player we wanted to loose due to lack of depth.. question i have.. does the hooker have to throw in or cqn another player be used? Last year Ireland used Van Der Vlier during a gsme.. keen to see the comment's..

[@joeritchie2]

Massive blow.

[@ConradWalsh]

Huge blow - all the best Malcolm. Interesting that the bookies haven't budged their expectations for the Romania match.....

[@Thabs474]

Breaks my heart, but Bongi will be able to cope.

[@SpotlightShowdown]

Yes he is irreplaceable. Could be key to whether Bos win or lose.

[@wlk2408]

Massive loss, with Lood, Pollard, and Am also not there it is getting sketchy. If Eben can't play, it is going to get very difficult going forward.

[@powerbite92]

The loss of Lood has been massive. Bomb Squad effectively over.

[@aluncurtis6124]

No one is irreplaceable. He will be missed though.

[@shaunngwane8085]

huge blow!!! Bongi and Deon are enough cover. Pollard should be called in as back up cover for Libbok

[@orlandosadie6283]

Irreplaceable as a individual for the Boks but it is a team sport and the Boks have to remain positive. To quote JN "it is what it is"

[@HilareBelloc]

Get well soon. Sad for any player to lose out on the biggest stage.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

With Malcolm Marx gone, our chances to win the world cup reduced to 77% THAT'S the impact that man has.

[@Mike-dh2zv]

All I can say is F, massive blow for the Springboks. Really sad news.

[@CptRumcan]

He is irreplaceable and I feel for him. This must be a dark day for him

[@tristansolero2159]

Yet he WILL Be replaced

[@douglasdejager8450]

Arguably our best player. I expect Pollard to come in. He'll play 2nd half and kick for poles. Libbok can play 1st half and kick for corner.

[@johannhartzenberg6277]

I feel like crying after I heard the news, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, because there is a 90% change they are going to call up Pollard

[@EggchasersRugby]

Looking more likely by the hour

[@MrFubber]

I don’t think they’ll call up another scrum half but I can think of a certain Leicester based 10 that might get a call.

[@henryburton6529]

Hooray!!!! Great news. Marx is terrifying as an opposition fan.

[@harryocallaghan8082]

Definitely a hammer blow for SA. Looking good for Ireland with Dan Sheehan & Ronan Kelleher back fit in training.

[@johannblignaut1966]

🇿🇦Yes Marx is irreplaceablea.Boks in a spot of bother now.

[@morneviljoen4789]

South Africans are taken back to 1995 when James Dalton were suspended and Chris Russow stepped up very ably and helped the Boks win the Cup. Watch out for Marco van Staden being the Chris Russow of the 2023 RWC.

[@daviddempster8717]

Evan Roos could move to flank🇿🇦🤘🏻

[@colincorn8678]

i like Roos and rate him higher that Wiese@@daviddempster8717

[@rodeo4786]

A powerhouse and standout player in this tournament. all the big dogs know the significance of losing such a valuable member .well bongi all yours now mate

[@davidkirby8836]

Sorry to hear that Malcom Marx is injured. Life is short and you all these players to get the opportunity to play at the World Cup. Really sad for the player himself and those close to him. This competition is already down some talented players and that's a pity for them and everybody else.

[@dutch5580]

Nobody is irreplaceable....remember when the All Blacks won the World Cup with their 4th replacement flyhalf? Strongs Malcolm! Yster!

[@andygarcia6619]

Massive blow for us! 😢

[@dennism5731]

Feel sorry for any player being injured out of the tournament but it was always going to happen in groups A & B knocking seven bells out of each other while those in groups C&D stroll through the group and don’t have to play a big game until the semi final. Huge advantage to the weaker teams in that side of the draw.

[@anthonypiangsen2961]

What about playing 3 props in the front row with Fourie and Van Staaden playing on the flanks doing the throw ins

[@mjribes]

This news ruined my day...

[@steadycasemiro]

Huge blow and so disappointed for Malcolm. I think the part he plays is irreplaceable at the moment which means Jacques and Rassie will innovate once again and adjust accordingly. We will miss you Malcolm. Speedy recovery

[@tobyhart]

No one is irreplaceable. Marx is awesome, but we're a team.

[@daviddempster8717]

Sad news, but there's options. 🇿🇦have to keep moving forward.

[@dermotcasey]

Feel sorry for him if it's true, with Eben potentially out, it makes the Ireland game very interesting. Dan Sheehan is back and Ireland won't play the game Scotland did.