Surprise start for Libbok
Libbok starts for Springboks decider
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.
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.
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.
Springboks team: Eben Etzebeth to break all-time record as Rassie Erasmus makes bold Manie Libbok call for Rugby Championship decider
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina as Eben Etzebeth breaks all-time record in Nelspruit.
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.
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 against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to out-half Manie Libbok.
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