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

2y By Samantha Mochele

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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