Le Roux Malan Explained

Le Roux Malan
Birth Date:31 March 1999
Birth Place:Windhoek, Namibia
Height:1910NaN0
Weight:960NaN0
School:Paarl Boys' High School
University:University of Cape Town
Position:Centre
Currentclub:,
Years1:2019
Years2:2022–
Apps2:42
Points2:79
Years3:2024
Apps3:0
Points3:0
Repyears1:2022–
Repteam1:Namibia
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:0
Clubupdate:6 August 2024
Repupdate:6 August 2024

Le Roux Malan (born 31 March 1999) is a Namibian rugby union player,[1] who currently plays as a centre for the in Major League Rugby (MLR)[2] and for in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition. He represents Namibia internationally.

Early career

Born in Windhoek, Namibia, Malan attended Paarl Boys' High School[3] and then attended the University of Cape Town where he represented the Ikey Tigers side in the Varsity Cup.[4] [5]

Professional career

Malan represented the in the 2019 Rugby Challenge.[6] He signed for the New England Free Jacks ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season.[7] [8]

In late 2022, he was selected for the Namibia national side,[9] and made his debut against Spain.[10]

On 29 July 2024, Malan was named in the squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC season.[11]

Honours

New England Free Jacks

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Le Roux Malan. Ultimate Rugby. 20 March 2023.
  2. Highly regarded South African center looks to make his transition to the MLR . NE Free Jacks . 12 November 2021 . 6 August 2024.
  3. News: New England Free Jacks Re-Signs LeRoux Malan. DJ Coil Rugby. 21 November 2022. 20 March 2023.
  4. News: What it means to be an Ikey. Ikey Tigers. 20 March 2023.
  5. News: Tigers to meet Tuks in Varsity Cup final. SA Rugby Magazine. 28 May 2021. 20 March 2023.
  6. Web site: Le Roux Malan. Rugby Blazer Mag. 20 March 2023.
  7. News: Free Jacks sign Varsity Cup standout Le Roux Malan. Americas Rugby News. 13 November 2021. 20 March 2023.
  8. News: Le Roux Malan: Loving rugby in New England. New England Free Jacks. 20 March 2023.
  9. News: Le Roux Malan among MLR talent called up to Namibia squad. Americas Rugby News. 14 October 2022. 20 March 2023.
  10. News: Los rejuvenecidos Leones XV superan bajo la lluvia 34-15 a Namibia en el Challenge Villa de Madrid. Rugby Spain. 12 November 2022. 20 March 2023. Spanish.
  11. Magpies 2024 NPC squad confirmed . Hawke's Bay Rugby Union . 29 July 2024 . 1 August 2024.