{
  "id": 4263912,
  "title": "Springbok player ratings: Malcolm Marx magnificent as Springboks level series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/springbok-player-ratings-malcolm-marx-magnificent-as-springboks-level",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/2026-08-29-springbok-player-ratings-malcolm-marx-magnificent-as-springboks-level-series/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malcolm Marx delivered a magnificent performance for the Springboks as they levelled the series with an impressive 33-26 win against the All Blacks in Cape Town. The All Blacks' loss at Ellis Park the previous week gave way to a much more efficient Bok performance. Marx took control of the game, setting up tries and delivering crucial tackles. He had better protection compared to Grant Williams in the first Test and was less caught in possession. Marx scored a superb try after just 90 seconds and made a strong cover tackle on Leroy Carter. He also made a powerful surge into the All Blacks' 22, leading to a penalty and three points. Marx was heavily marked by the opposition and had limited opportunities to carry the ball, but he compensated with his tackling and clearances. His performance was a crucial factor in the Boks' victory, and he was praised for his well-taken try and powerful surge into the All Blacks' 22.",
  "summary": "Malcolm Marx earned top marks off the bench as the Springboks produced a clinical display to defeat the All Blacks 33–26 in Cape Town.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "GAME DAY: Pieter-Steph Du Toit, Ox Nché set for milestones as Springboks fight to level All Blacks series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/game-day-pieter-steph-du-toit-ox-nche-set-for-milestones-as",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Springboks set to clash with All Blacks at DHL Stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/springboks-set-to-clash-with-all-blacks-at-dhl-stadium",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:15:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Springboks down All Blacks in Cape Town classic: Three takeaways",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/springboks-down-all-blacks-in-cape-town-classic-three-takeaways",
        "published": "2026-08-29T17:54:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}