Manie Libbok could make his Test debut at a crucial period of the match against France on Saturday and the Springboks will allow him to play his natural game if he is called on.

Libbok has been named on the bench as the Springboks have opted for a five-three split between replacement forwards and backs for the clash against France in Marseille.

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The 25-year-old has found his feet at club level with the DHL Stormers, finishing as top points scorer in the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship last season.

This has led to his first call-up to the Springboks for the ongoing European Tour and Libbok will deputise for Stormers teammate Damian Willemse against the current world number two side.

“This is Manie’s third week with us,” said Nienaber. “He is a lot more comfortable in terms of running the show, getting used to the language that we use and what we do in certain parts of the field.

“We are confident that when he does get an opportunity, he won’t have to think about what is happening and he can just play his natural game.

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“What I would like to see and what the team will need from him, is to do what Manie does best and to play with his specific skill-set.

“We are looking forward to him playing and we are hoping things pan out in such a way that he can get onto the field.”

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