# Rugby: Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has confirmed his return to South Africa when his contract with Kubota Spears expires at the end of the season. He is linked to a move to the Bulls. The world player of the year joined the Japanese club in 2021 after playing for the Lions since turning professional in 2014. He scored 205 points in 68 appearance for Kubota. Thirty-two-year-old Marx says he made the difficult decision to return due to family circumstances, describing his time in Japan as an invaluable experience.
Rugby: Bok hooker Marx confirms his return to South Africa