Springbok baby boom continues: Malcolm Marx and Kirsten welcome their newest addition

by Samantha Mochele
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The Springbok rugby family is growing once again as star player Malcolm Marx and his wife Kirsten celebrate the arrival of their newest family member.

Their baby boy joins a wave of new births among the Springbok players and their partners, marking a joyous time for the team both on and off the field.

With a heartfelt Instagram post, the couple revealed the name of their bundle of joy: Jake Justin Marx. Born on June 6, 2024, Jake arrived weighing 3 kilograms and measuring 53 centimetres.

The announcement of Jake’s arrival adds to a wave of new births within the Springbok rugby community.

 

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A post shared by Malcolm Marx (@malcolm_marx)

The Springbok rugby team, representing South Africa, has seen many of its players welcome new additions to their families over the years.

Here’s a list of some notable Springbok players who have had babies:

Faf de Klerk and his wife, Mine.

Handre Pollard and his wife Marise

 

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A post shared by Marise Pollard (@marisepollard)

Eben Etzebeth – aka ‘Elizabedi’ – and his wife Anlia

 

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A post shared by Eben Etzebeth (@ebenetzebeth4)

Herschel Jantjies and his partner Kelsey Thomas

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