Malcolm Marx to lead Lions against Bulls in Super Rugby derby
Springbok hooker favoured over Elton Jantjies while captain Warren Whiteley nurses a pectoral muscle injury
Malcolm Marx‚ and not Elton Jantjies‚ will lead the Lions in Saturday’s Super Rugby derby against the Bulls at Ellis Park. Springbok hooker Marx was favoured over regular vice-captain Jantjies in the absence of Warren Whiteley, who has been ruled out with a pectoral muscle injury for at least six weeks. Marx‚ a taciturn man of action‚ perhaps predictably said he prefers to lead by example. “I don’t like to talk much. If I have nothing to say I won’t say anything. Rather lead by actions because actions speak louder than words. “It is tough to follow in Wazza’s [Whiteley’s] footsteps because he is one of the best captains you’ll find. I’m very humbled‚” said Marx. Jantjies didn’t seem too fussed about being overlooked. “To be honest I don’t think a lot about those type of things‚” he said as he and Marx traded smiles. “It is definitely the right decision.” The men flanked coach Swys de Bruin on Thursday in vests that helped showcase the body art on their generously proportioned physiq...
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