Marco Kruger

Marco Kruger (born in Nelspruit, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played for the on loan from the . His regular position is lock or loose forward.

Career

Youth and Varsity Rugby

Kruger is originally from Malelane and completed his schooling at Nelspruit Hoërskool. In 2011, he represented the in the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship and in 2012 and 2013 he played for the s in the Under-21 Provincial Championships.

He also played for the UP Tuks Blue Bulls Academy as well as for Tuks Under-20 and Under-21, winning the Carlton League in Pretoria.

Pumas

Marco joined Nelspruit-based outfit the for the 2014 season and made his debut for in their 2014 Vodacom Cup match against the in Polokwane, helping them to an 88–0 victory. in his only appearance in the competition.

He was an unused member of the Pumas 2015 Vodacom Cup squad for the that won the competition for the first time in their history, beating 24–7 in the final.

Kruger joined Welkom-based outfit the on a loan deal for the 2015 Currie Cup qualification tournament, where he made six appearances. He was then named in the Pumas squad for the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division.

Squads

He was a member of the following squads: