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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Springbok utility back Manie Libbok is expecting their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy to be a tough battle in Genoa.