Nienaber: Libbok can still face All Blacks
Jacques Nienaber says that Manie Libbok understands why he was substituted in the first half of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final win and “will take it on the chin”.
Jacques Nienaber says that Manie Libbok understands why he was substituted in the first half of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final win and “will take it on the chin”.
The Vodacom URC kicks off this weekend and in the lead-up to the new 2023-24 season, fans of the teams were asked to rate which opposition teams they love to beat, and which players they love the most.
Handre Pollard spoke effusively of fellow flyhalf Manie Libbok, highlighting the dynamism that the Stormers playmaker has brought to the Springboks.
Mark Andrews says the Springboks may regret fielding an attacking halfback combination in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
Jacques Nienaber said he believed his surprise starting halfbacks of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach are the best men for orchestrating the defeat of hosts France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Manie Libbok has his goal-kicking critics, but the flyhalf was on target during a training session ahead of Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between the Boks and Les Bleus.
Jesse Kriel expects an arm wrestle for the No 13 jumper, while Manie Libbok focuses on his goal-kicking in the buildup to a World Cup quarter-final between the Boks and France.
Faf de Klerk has welcomed the return of regular Springbok halfback partner Handre Pollard, who he says has a “calm demeanour” in high-pressure situations.
Warrick Gelant says Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok are “strong personalities” who see and play the game differently, but are both capable match-winners for the Boks at No 10.
Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has revealed his solution to South Africa’s World Cup flyhalf conundrum in deciding between Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok.