Malcolm Marx Sheds Light On The Springboks, Rassie Erasmus' Innovation, Bomb Squad

Star hooker Malcolm Marx has given insight into the decision-making process when it comes to some of the Springboks more outrageous moves and plays on a rugby field.

During an interview with Sky New Zealand, Marx was asked about the lineout move the Springboks executed during a Rugby Championship Test against Australia last year.

In the first half against the Wallabies, the Springboks had a lineout about five metres out from the Wallabies line. Hooker Bongi Mbonambi threw the ball to flank Ben-Jason Dixon at the back, who, while in the air, threw the ball back to lock Eben Etzebeth who was lifted up at the front before they started mauling.

The move resulted in captain Siya Kolisi going over for the try, with the Wallabies all at sea, not knowing what hit them.

Marx revealed that coming up with these sorts of plays is not only the responsibility of head coach Rassie Erasmus, but the collective. For such moves to be executed also needs buy-in from everyone in the squad.