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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Manie Libbok and Gareth Wright during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Libbok can convert on the biggest stage

Criticism directed at Springbok and DHL Stormers playmaker Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking abilities are uninformed and ignorant, writes MARK KEOHANE.

How Rassie dealt with bickering Duane, Eben

Rassie Erasmus dropped a bombshell on a disjointed Springbok leadership group following the 2023 Rugby World Cup defeat to Ireland.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 15: Damian Willemse of the Stormers and Cheslin Kolbe of the Stormers tackles Abongile Nonkontwana of the Bulls during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on July 15, 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Watch: Bok stars link up for Stormers reunion

Springbok world champions Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe headline an exciting DHL Stormers backline of speedsters and steppers selected from past and present talent.

Bok champs to celebrate in George

The Springboks’ World Cup ‘Trophy Blitz’ tour will continue this week, when Manie Libbok and Marco van Staden will take the Webb Ellis Cup to the Southern Cape.

Watch: DJ Rassie ruffles Boks

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Rassie Erasmus put Franco Mostert’s boombox to good use to prepare the Springboks for the hostile atmosphere in the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.

Grant Williams Jaden Hendrikse trophy tour Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

Watch: Method in Bok scrumhalf madness

Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus explained why the Springboks took four scrumhalves to the 2023 World Cup, in this clip from Chasing the Sun 2.

Manie still the man for clutch moments

A key stat has shown why Manie Libbok isn’t a liability for the Springboks and DHL Stormers from the kicking tee, despite lingering doubts over his temperament on goal.

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Kolbe: It sounded like a gunshot went off

During the latest episode of Chasing the Sun 2, Cheslin Kolbe explained that he memorised every second of France fullback Thomas Ramos’ goalkicking routine before famously charging down his conversion in the World Cup quarter-final in Paris.

Watch: The story behind the Willemse scrum call

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber reveal the intricate planning behind Damian Willemse’s scrum call from a mark in the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.

Siya suffers setback on Racing return

Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi was forced off after just 22 minutes of his comeback game for Racing 92 in the Champions Cup playoff against Toulouse on Sunday.