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Gazelle prostitute Malcolm Marx He says he is making the most of a challenging time in Japan after failing to return to South Africa before the coronavirus blockade.
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Marx did not play Super Rugby for the Lions this year, as he was released to play at Shining Arcs in Japan, where he has been in good shape.
He scored five attempts in the last four matches for Shining Arcs before the Top League season was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Other South Africans who also feature in the Shining Arcs books are Sylvian Mahuza, Robert Kruger, Willie Britz, and coach Hugh Reece-Edwards.
Other Marx compatriots currently also stuck in Japan include RG Snyman, Damian de Allende, Matthys Basson, Lionel Cronje, Jean Droste and Jason Jenkins.
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“Fortunately there are still some South Africans here with me. It helps me a lot to have us here, it’s quite nice,” Marx said in an interview with the Lions official website from his home in Ichikawa city.
Covid-19’s situation in Japan is worse than in South Africa. The country has urged its citizens to stay home this week, as media reports warned that up to 400,000 people could die from the coronavirus without urgent action.
Japan, which evaluates only people with symptoms of the virus, has so far registered more than 8,000 infections with nearly 200 deaths.
When asked how he was dealing, Marx replied, “We are fine and we can still go to the gym, which helps keep you fit and as fit as possible. Everyone is very cautious and does whatever it takes.”
“It helps that we can still go to the gym, but to be honest, the fitness you do in the gym is very different from what you do on the rugby field.”
Marx added that the rugby experience in Japan has been everything he hoped for.
“I played two preparation games before the league started and we had six league games. It was an experience to see what the Japanese style of rugby is. All the games were very difficult and I learned a lot about Japanese rugby.” Marx explained.
However, he admitted that he missed his home.
“To be honest, having braai meat and South African food are the things that I definitely miss. And obviously being away from family, I miss family and friends.
“I am looking forward to going back to South Africa and rejoining the Lions family. I hope we can start training soon and return to the games. I really missed my Lions family very much.”
