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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.
Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider
Flyhalf Manie Libbok will surprisingly start for South Africa when it tries to secure the Rugby Championship title against Argentina in Mbombela this weekend.
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.
Rugby-Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider
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 flyhalf Manie Libbok.
Springboks aim to give record-breaking Eben Etzebeth a ‘fitting’ title as Manie Libbok starts
The Springboks want to repay their fans and veteran lock Eben Etzebeth, playing in his 128th Test, with a Rugby Championship win on Saturday in Mbombela.
Springboks team: Eben Etzebeth to break all-time record as Rassie Erasmus makes bold Manie Libbok call for Rugby Championship decider
Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped Springboks player of all-time in South Africa's Rugby Championship decider against Argentina.
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