Nollis Marais
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
| 1998–2003 | Naka Bulls | () | |
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Correct as of 2 October 2015
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| Years | Team | ||
| 2004–2005 | Naka Bulls | ||
| 2003–2010 | Hoërskool Overkruin | ||
| 2010–2013 | UP Tuks | ||
| 2011–2014 | Blue Bulls U21 | ||
| 2013–2015 |
Blue Bulls (Vodacom Cup) |
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| 2015–present |
Blue Bulls (Currie Cup) |
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| 2016–present | Bulls | ||
Nollis Marais is a South African rugby union coach, currently in charge of Pretoria-based side the Blue Bulls and of their associated Super Rugby franchise, the Bulls.
Marais played club rugby in the Blue Bulls' Carlton League, where he played for Adelaar and for Naka Bulls. He played for and captained Naka Bulls from their formation in 1998 until 2003, when he took over as assistant coach to Cassie Prinsloo.
In 2005, Marais was also appointed as the head coach of Hoërskool Overkruin, guiding them to the Beeld Trophy for medium-sized schools in his first season in charge.
He worked as a senior logistics planner, but quit this role in 2007 to take up coaching on a full-time basis.
In 2010, Marais was appointed as the coach of university side UP Tuks. He won the Carlton League with them to help them qualify for the National Club Championship. He guided UP Tuks all the way to the final of the 2011 Varsity Cup, where they lost 16–26 to the UCT Ikey Tigers.
Shortly after the 2011 Varsity Cup season, Marais took up a coaching role with the Blue Bulls, taking over as head coach of the Blue Bulls U21 side. Under his tutelage, the side won the 2011 Under-21 Provincial Championship, beating the Sharks U21s 46–30 in the final.
He remained as the UP Tuks coach for the 2012 Varsity Cup and helped them win the competition for the first time, beating three-time winners Maties by winning 29–21 in the final. He once again guided the Blue Bulls U21 side to the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship title after they beat Western Province U21 22–13 in the final.
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