Flyhalf Manie Libbok will surprisingly start for South Africa when it tries to secure the Rugby Championship title against Argentina in Mbombela this weekend. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Handre Pollard have worn the 10 jersey for the Springboks through the championship.
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This year he has started just one test, against Portugal. Libbok was the No. 1 flyhalf for the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup a year ago, but he was pulled during the semifinal and wasn’t picked for the final. Pollard led the Boks to the title, instead.“Manie’s general play is fantastic, and he brings a lot of energy and playmaking abilities to the backline,” Erasmus said. “He dictates play well, so we back Manie fully to do the job for us at flyhalf.
Also back were front-rowers Bongi Mbonambi and Frans Malherbe, and center Damian de Allende. Kurt-Lee Arendse has swapped wings to accommodate Kolbe.
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