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Marais played club rugby in the Blue Bulls' Carlton League, where he played for
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Marais led the Blue Bulls U21s to their third consecutive final in the
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In 2010, Marais was appointed as the coach of university side
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924:. South African Rugby Union. 10 May 2014
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