Libbok, Etzebeth and Springboks
Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider
Flyhalf Manie Libbok will surprisingly start for South Africa when it tries to secure the Rugby Championship title against Argentina in Mbombela this weekend.
Eben Etzebeth to break Springboks cap record as Manie Libbok backed at fly half after costly miss
Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe are among those recalled by Rassie Erasmus after missing the defeat to the Pumas in Santiago del Estero. Manie Libbok, meanwhile, is backed despite his costly missed penalty in Argentina, forming a new starting half-back combination with Jaden Hendrikse.
Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record
FLY-HALF MANIE Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday. The final round showdown will see lock Eben Etzebeth win a record 128th Springboks cap, overtaking fellow forward Victor Matfield.
Springboks back Manie Libbok to deliver as under-fire flyhalf starts against Argentina
Springboks coach Erasmus has backed Mannie Libbok in the run-on team for the the Rugby Championship finale, with Handre Pollard starting on the bench.
Nine changes for the Springboks, including a start for Manie Libbok
Rassie Erasmus has made nine changes to his Springboks team for this Saturday’s Rugby Championship finale versus Argentina in Nelspruit.
Rugby-Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider
Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.
Libbok, Boks and Rugby Championship
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Everyone is saying the same thing after latest Manie Libbok blunder
Manie Libbok’s kicking struggles were again in the spotlight after the Springboks’ narrow defeat to Argentina in the Rugby ...
SuperSport5h
GET ON THE HORSE: Rassie explains why he backed Manie
This, in a nutshell, was Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ reasoning for backing Manie Libbok to start the Castle Lager Rugby ...
Springbok fate shouldn’t have come down to Manie Libbok’s kick, says Rassie Erasmus
Coach Rassie Erasmus left seven first-choice Springbok players in South Africa to rest ahead of this weekend’s Rugby ...
The Citizen12h
SA vs Argentina: Fans back Manie Libbok to feature in Mbombela Test
Despite criticism against Manie Libbok, he remains the fan-favourite to start for the Springboks against Argentina in their ...
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Eben Etzebeth to break South African cap record as Manie Libbok backed at out-half despite costly miss
Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider ...
The South African on MSN1d
‘Best 10’: Manie Libbok’s defended by pal amid criticism
A pal of Springbok Manie Libbok has defended him against criticism after his missed penalty kick against Argentina on ...
The Citizen1dOpinion
OPINION: Libbok has a future with the Boks, but they must pick a different kicker
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus now has some big decisions to make regarding the future of the flyhalf with the national team.