Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Etzebeth breaks Bok record; Hendrikse and Libbok paired at halfback

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting halfbacks for the first time in the title-deciding match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mbombela Stadium.

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September 25, 2024

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SA Rugby celebrates stellar night at SA Sports Awards

The South African Rugby Union thanked the judges and the South African public on Monday after a record-breaking night at the SA Sports Awards at the Sun City Superbowl.

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May 6, 2024

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SA Rugby lauds impressive list of SA Sports Awards nominees

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list of individuals who were recognised for their excellent achievements in 2023 by being nominated for the prestigious SA Sports Awards.

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April 18, 2024

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Nienaber, Etzebeth, Libbok nominated for World Rugby awards

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, centurion lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October – a day after Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France.

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October 26, 2023

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Libbok ready for Sexton challenge

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is looking forward to a "tough challenge" against Johnny Sexton when South Africa face Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday.

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September 23, 2023

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Libbok determined to prove his worth against Ireland

Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok says he has put "a lot of work" into his kicking at goal ahead of their Rugby World Cup pool match against Ireland.

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September 21, 2023

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Paulse believes Libbok has Tiger Woods’ x factor

Former Springbok Breyton Paulse has likened flyhalf Manie Libbok to Tiger Woods in the x factor that he brings to rugby and his ability to put his mistakes behind him.

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September 15, 2023

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Watch: Manie Libbok’s no-look cross-kick try to assist Kurt-Lee Arendse

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok produced a moment of magic with an incredible ‘no look’ pass to assist Kurt-Lee Arendse to score South Africa’s second try against Scotland.

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September 11, 2023

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Libbok elated about first Test start for the Boks

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok was calm and collected this week despite facing one of the biggest tests in his career on Saturday when he earns his first start for the Springboks in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld.

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July 8, 2023

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Fan surprises Libbok with Vodacom Fans Player of the Season Award

It was during the Captain’s Practice ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final against Connacht that DHL Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok turned around to see a fan walking across the field towards him.

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May 18, 2023