Education
Malherbe attended Paarl Boys" High School, where he also captained the First Rugby team to victory in Interschools in his Matric year.
Malherbe attended Paarl Boys" High School, where he also captained the First Rugby team to victory in Interschools in his Matric year.
Malherbe made both his senior Western Province and Stormers debuts in 2011, however it was the following year when he fully cemented his place in both sides. 2013 saw his reputation grow and he retained his position as the Stormers first-choice tighthead ahead of the more experienced Pat Cilliers who had joined the franchise from the Lions. He made 11 appearances during the 2013 Super Rugby season before an injury ended his campaign and forced him to miss the majority of the 2013 season.
Malherbe had been involved in several South Africa squads since the appointment of Heyneke Meyer as head coach in 2012 without making any appearances.
An injury to Jannie du Plessis meant he finally made his test debut on 9 November 2013 against Wales in Cardiff. He acquitted himself well despite facing the hugely experienced Gethin Jenkins on the other side of the scrum.
He retained his place for the following week"s match against Scotland in Edinburgh, however an injury just before half time saw him withdrawn and his tour ended prematurely.