Rassie: Boks pick Manie to create tries

Libbok was on song with three conversions in South Africa’s 49-18 victory against World Cup Pool B rivals Tonga in Marseille on Sunday.

Libbok’s consistency from the kicking tee raised its head again in France after five misses from 11 attempts, but has made up for it with an excellent display in open play, highlighted by a no-look cross-kick to set up Kurt-Lee Arendse’s try against Scotland. “We know it’s a nice talking point and [kicking] wins games. Yes, it true. But tries also wins games and the way we play is to try and score tries. I really think we have been attacking much better, like the country has asked us to do and the supporters are always wanting us to be more creative and not just have this kicking game.

“It doesn’t bother him for the rest of his game and that is something special to have. It would be nice to have him on the park for that general play and if he is on song and fantastic with his kicking, but somebody else who can back him up if he does have a bad day.”On his confidence-boosting kicking performance against Tonga, as well as whether he practised alongside Pollard last week, Libbok added: “Handre is a world-class player.

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