In a portent of what may transpire at the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards‚ Malcolm Marx on Saturday walked off with top honours at the Lions Rugby Company and Golden Lions Rugby Union 2017 prizegiving.
The hooker bagged four awards‚ the Super Rugby Player of the Year‚ Supporters' Player of the Year‚ Players’ Player of the Year and Most valued Player of the Year.
Marx delivered on his rich promise last year delivering stellar performances for the Lions in Super Rugby. His high energy game in which he breaks tackles in attack‚ and stunts attackers in defence were well established traits‚ but it was his ability to exact turnovers at the breakdown that impressed most.
Marx is a leading contender to get the nod as SA Rugby Player of the Year having earned three nominations.
He is also a nominee in the Super Rugby and Young Player of the Year categories.
The Lions named Kwagga Smith as their Currie Cup Player of the Year. Smith was unable to collect his award at Ellis Park as he is on Sevens duty with the Blitzboks in Hamilton.
The full list of prize winners are -
Currie Cup Forward Player of the Year Award: Marvin Orie
Currie Cup Backline Player of the Year: Ashlon Davids
Currie Cup Player of the Year: Kwagga Smith
Super Rugby Forward Player of the Year: Franco Mostert
Super Rugby Backline Player of the Year: Ross Cronje
Super Rugby Player of the Year: Malcolm Marx
Supporters Player of the Year: Malcolm Marx
Players’ Player of the Year: Malcolm Marx
Most Valued Player of the Year: Malcolm Marx
Golden Lions Women’s Referee of the Year: Ashleigh Murray
Golden Lions Woman’s Backline Player of the Year: Kimico Manual
U19 Forward Player of the Year: PJ Botha
U19 Backline Player of the Year: Jack Hart
U19 Player of the Year: Dian Schoonees
U21 Backline Player of the Year: Eddie Fouche
U21 Forward Player of the Year / Player of the Year: Jo-Hanko (Pikkie) de Villiers
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