Bok flyhalf poser: Libbok in inside lane to start against Wallabies at Loftus? | Sport

With the news that Springbok flyhalf incumbent Handre Pollard will miss the upcoming Rugby Championship, the world champions need a new No 10 to start against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on 8 July. | Sport24news

The Springboks have three fit flyhalves available for the Rugby Championship.This has opened the door for Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse and Elton Jantjies., the world champions need a new No 10 to start against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on 8 July.SA Rugby director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, on Tuesday revealed that Pollard will in all likelihood not feature in the upcoming southern hemisphere showpiece.

Erasmus, however, confirmed on Tuesday that Willemse was raring to go, leaving Bok coach Jacques Nienaber with three flyhalf options. Willemse featured more at fullback for the Stormers, but the Bok brains trust is adamant to pick him at flyhalf for the national team.

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