Watch: Manie banks points for Boks
His goal-kicking radar for the DHL Stormers may be glitchy of late but here, Manie Libbok was locked on with one of five conversions for the Springboks against Italy in 2022.
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His goal-kicking radar for the DHL Stormers may be glitchy of late but here, Manie Libbok was locked on with one of five conversions for the Springboks against Italy in 2022.
The Champions Cup last 16 clash between the DHL Stormers and Harlequins will feature a battle between two expansive playmakers: Manie Libbok and Marcus Smith.
Flyhalf Manie Libbok has attributed his red-hot form to the Springboks and DHL Stormers coaches, who allow him to play his natural game.
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White has taken some credit for flyhalf Manie Libbok’s electric form since leaving Pretoria to join the DHL Stormers.
The DHL Stormers are keeping mum over Manie Libbok and Hacjivah Dayimani’s availability for Saturday’s derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.
The DHL Stormers could be tempted into allowing Manie Libbok to move to France if the deal involves a player swap, while the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title holders are searching for a replacement for Steven Kitshoff.
Joel Stransky says that as long as Manie Libbok remains prone to errors, the reliable and experienced Handre Pollard will be the go-to flyhalf for the Springboks.
Manie Libbok scored 19 points in a man-of-the-match performance for the DHL Stormers, but had a moment to forget in a scene reminiscent of Deon Kayser on Robbie Fleck.
John Dobson was delighted as Manie Libbok turned in a man-of-the-match performance to help the DHL Stormers bounce back with a six-try thrashing of the Sharks in Durban.
The DHL Stormers see Manie Libbok’s concussion-enforced absence from Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup clash with Clermont as a perfect opportunity to test their depth at flyhalf.