Frans an unsung Bok hero
The unheralded Frans Malherbe’s panda-like appearance belies one of the world’s great scrum anchors and a Springbok with an unbelievable work rate on defence.
The unheralded Frans Malherbe’s panda-like appearance belies one of the world’s great scrum anchors and a Springbok with an unbelievable work rate on defence.
Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.
Veteran scrum anchor Frans Malherbe was once again worth his weight in gold for the Springboks in Saturday’s victory over the All Blacks.
Forwards coach Deon Davids says the Springboks hope to execute their gameplan for the upcoming All Blacks Tests as well as the Blitzboks did during their run to winning Commonwealth Games gold.
After outmuscling Butch James for the spotlight, Frans Malherbe now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.
Frans Malherbe says the gloves are off as the Springboks look to rally from a shock defeat by Wales by clinching the three-Test series in Cape Town on Saturday.
After stepping out from the shadows to claim the plaudits over Albert van den Berg, Butch James now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.
Springbok anchor Frans Malherbe says success or failure in the scrum can hinge purely on how well a team manages the referee.
The Stormers pack has been reinforced by the return of fit-again Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the crunch Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Stormers hope to have Frans Malherbe back to combat the physicality of Duane Vermeulen and his fellow Ulster heavyweights on Saturday in Cape Town.