Springbok Libbok seeks Ellis Park redemption against England
South Africa flyhalf Manie Libbok faces England on Saturday in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park, a Johannesburg stadium where his last appearance brought personal torment. A 2025 Rugby Championship match against Australia began splendidly for the Springboks and Libbok as they built a 22-point first-quarter lead. But Australia scored 38 unanswered points against the […] The post Springbok Libbok seeks Ellis Park redemption against England appeared first on The Namibian .
South Africa flyhalf Manie Libbok faces England on Saturday in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park, a Johannesburg stadium where his last appearance brought personal torment.
A 2025 Rugby Championship match against Australia began splendidly for the Springboks and Libbok as they built a 22-point first-quarter lead.
But Australia scored 38 unanswered points against the Rugby World Cup title-holders for a first win at Ellis Park since 1963.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus insisted the blame should be shared
Social media had other ideas. One Springbok supporter after another blamed the collapse on playmaker Libbok.
He committed mistakes, but so did his teammates. However, for many Springbok followers, Libbok was the fall guy.
