Le Roux Malan (born 31 March 1999) is a Namibian rugby union player,[1] who currently plays as a centre for the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby (MLR)[2] and for Hawke's Bay in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition.[3] He represents Namibia internationally.

Le Roux Malan
Date of birth (1999-03-31) 31 March 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
SchoolPaarl Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Cape Town
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team New England Free Jacks, Hawke's Bay
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Sharks XV ()
2022– New England Free Jacks 42 (79)
2024 Hawke's Bay 3 (0)
Correct as of 3 October 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Namibia 4 (0)
Correct as of 6 August 2024

Early career

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Born in Windhoek, Namibia, Malan attended Paarl Boys' High School[4] and then attended the University of Cape Town where he represented the Ikey Tigers side in the Varsity Cup.[5][6]

Professional career

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Malan represented the Sharks XV in the 2019 Rugby Challenge.[7] He signed for the New England Free Jacks ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season.[8][9]

In late 2022, he was selected for the Namibia national side,[10] and made his debut against Spain.[11]

On 29 July 2024, Malan was named in the Hawke's Bay squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC season.[3] He made his debut for the province on 28 August 2024 against Canterbury.[12]

Honours

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New England Free Jacks

References

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  1. ^ "Le Roux Malan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Highly regarded South African center looks to make his transition to the MLR". NE Free Jacks (Press release). 12 November 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Magpies 2024 NPC squad confirmed". Hawke's Bay Rugby Union (Press release). 29 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  4. ^ "New England Free Jacks Re-Signs LeRoux Malan". DJ Coil Rugby. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  5. ^ "What it means to be an Ikey". Ikey Tigers. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Tigers to meet Tuks in Varsity Cup final". SA Rugby Magazine. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Le Roux Malan". Rugby Blazer Mag. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Free Jacks sign Varsity Cup standout Le Roux Malan". Americas Rugby News. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Le Roux Malan: Loving rugby in New England". New England Free Jacks. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Le Roux Malan among MLR talent called up to Namibia squad". Americas Rugby News. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Los rejuvenecidos Leones XV superan bajo la lluvia 34-15 a Namibia en el Challenge Villa de Madrid". Rugby Spain (in Spanish). 12 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Hawke's Bay v Canterbury: Magpies ring NPC changes, including naming Namibian Le Roux Malan on the bench". Hawke's Bay Today. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
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