In 2014 Marais made his Super Rugby debut for the Lions against the Bulls. He joined the EP Kings prior to the Currie Cup Premier Division competition and played in 7 matches for the team.
He signed a deal that would see him play for the Cheetahs in the 2016 season. Marais played all 10 games in the 2016 Currie Cup, including the Semi Final against the Lions in Bloemfontein and in the Home Final against the Blue Bulls. (2016 Currie Cup Champions).
He represented the Free State Cheetahs in 16 Currie Cup matches and 28 Super Rugby games, making his PRO14 debut on the 1st of September 2017 against Ulster.
In May 2018, Marais signed a new two-year deal with the Cheetahs.
April 2020 saw him sign a new deal to continue wearing the Cheetah jersey until October 2022.
Career
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Eastern Province Kings Loosehead Prop |
2014 - 2015 |
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Free State Cheetahs Loosehead Prop |
2016 - 2023 |
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Cheetahs Loosehead Prop |
2016 - 2023 |
