Springboks choose Libbok at fly-half for match against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Manie Libbok will start at fly-half for South Africa against England on July 4, filling in for the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. This decision is part of four changes in the Springboks lineup after their last victory over Ireland. Libbok faces competition from Handre Pollard, but has been selected alongside experienced players like Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse, both set to earn their 50th caps. South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus emphasized the team's need for experience and youth against a strong England side. England is expected to announce their team later this week.
- •Libbok replaces injured Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half.
- •Match will take place at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
- •Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in their last game.
- •Kolbe and Willemse earn their 50th caps on Saturday.
- •South Africa made four changes to the previous lineup.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Springboks pick Libbok at 10 to face England
- 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Springboks pick Libbok at 10 to face England
"Manie Libbok will start in place of the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for South Africa against England on Saturday.
"Manie Libbok will start in place of the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for South Africa against England on Saturday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:00 AMSpringboks pick Libbok at 10 to face England
Manie Libbok will start in place of the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for South Africa against England on Saturday.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 11:00 AMSpringboks pick Libbok at 10 to face England
Manie Libbok will start in place of the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for South Africa against England on Saturday.
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