Jandré Marais (born 14 June 1989) is a South African rugby union footballer.[1] His regular playing position is lock.[1] He represents Bordeaux Bègles in the French Top 14, having previously played for the Sharks in Super Rugby and the Currie Cup.

Jandré Marais
Birth nameJan André Marais
Date of birth (1989-06-14) 14 June 1989 (age 34)
Place of birthWelkom, South Africa
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb)
SchoolWelkom Gimnasium
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Bordeaux Bègles 166 (55)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2013 Sharks (Currie Cup) 59 (10)
Correct as of 7 May 2013
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2013 Sharks 11 (5)
Correct as of 15 July 2013

In December 2018, Marais was sidelined for the remainder of the 2018–19 season with a serious leg injury, after rupturing his cruciate ligament during a match.[2]

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  1. ^ a b "SA Rugby Player Profile – Jandré Marais". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Bordeaux-Bègles: le 2e ligne australo-américain Peterson comme joker médical" (in French). France 24. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2019.

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