Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf
Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.
Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and would like to see Manie Libbok given a first Test start against England after his bright cameos for the Springboks as a substitute.
Newly capped Springbok Manie Libbok is confident he can cover up to three positions when the world champions clash with Italy in Genoa on Saturday.
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.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Manie Libbok to replace Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks against France on Saturday.
Damian Willemse’s performance against Ireland has left the Springboks with a key decision over whether to continue to play him at flyhalf or call in a replacement for the upcoming Test against France.
The DHL Stormers awards evening belonged to flyhalf Manie Libbok and No 8 Evan Roos, the big winners at the ceremony alongside promising youngster Sacha Mngomezulu.
Sacha Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok will join the Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch, with Johan Goosen set to leave it.
Despite the talk around the Springboks’ flyhalf options for the November tour, Manie Libbok’s focus is on the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Flyhalves Manie Libbok and Gianni Lombard are set to play for South Africa A on the end-of-year tour.