Across 25 appearances, Marais demonstrates the steady work rate expected of a modern hooker, contributing regularly with the ball in hand and holding his own defensively with an average of five tackles per match. His carrying numbers are solid without being dominant, suggesting a player who fits into structured phases rather than forcing the game, while his peak outputs — 11 carries and 11 tackles in a single match — show he can lift when needed. The four tries across this sample add a finishing dimension that gives his all-round contribution genuine shape.
Born on 23 September 1992, Franco is 33 years old, stands 185cm (6′1″) tall and weighs 104kg.
Franco Marais is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Franco features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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