RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Bongi Mbonambi or Malcolm Marx for the Boks?
If a World XV were picked this week Lions and Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx would probably be the only South African in the starting line-up. But even so, he is not guaranteed a start for the Springboks against Argentina in Durban this weekend.Marx, 24, missed the June series against England through injury and in his absence Bongi Mbonambi delivered two magnificent performances. As a result, head coach Rassie Erasmus will not easily discard Mbonambi for the Rugby Championship opener.Although Mbonambi played for the struggling Stormers in Super Rugby and Marx represented for the losing finalists Lions, when it came to Test duty Mbonambi more than rose to the occasion in the 2-1 series win over England. His form in June has muddied the selection waters. Or helped them, depending on perspective."Malcolm is a very special player and a very humble man," Bok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot said. "He sets such high goals for himself that he can actually become fixated on any small mistake. S...
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