Springboks’ Manie Libbok Speaks Out After Harrowing Incident: "Blessed to Keep Going"
- South African professional rugby player Manie Libbok shared an update after being hospitalised with a concussion
- This comes after the Springboks fly-half suffered a nasty high tackle from Toulon’s Yannick Youyoutte
- Mzansi netizens reacted to his post as they flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages
Springboks player Manie Libbok has broken his silence since being hospitalised after suffering a nasty tackle.
Source: Instagram
Manie Libbok shares message after horrific incident
The Stormers fly-half encountered a horrific accident on the pitch from a French player, Toulon’s Yannick Youyoutte, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. A disciplinary panel will decide Toulon’s Yannick Youyoutte's suspension destiny on Wednesday after he was red-carded for the incident.
According to reports, Manie has been ruled out of the Stormers' second tournament matchup against the Harlequins. Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are also out, and Jurie Matthee is expected to start in the number 10 jumper position.
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Meanwhile, the sports star took to his Instagram page to thank his fans and express his gratitude, saying:
"Appreciate the messages of support—grateful and blessed to keep going!"
Take a look at the post below:
Rugby fans show Manie Libbok support
The online community reacted as they flooded the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:
Mbooysen1689 said:
"I was in tears when they had to carry him out on a stretcher. Shame man. Praying for a speedy recovery."
Abdulbaasit_isaacs added:
"Get well soon, general."
Audric.23 wrote:
"Speed recovery from a toulon fan, get well soon."
Chantalottino wished him well, saying:
"Ahh get well soon Manie. Rest and recover. Looking forward to an awesome 2025."
What you need to know about Manie Libbok
Immanuel 'Manie' Libbok was born on 15 July 1997 in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. His rugby journey began in 2013 when he was selected for Eastern Province at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week. Libbok moved to George, Western Cape, the following year to attend Hoërskool Outeniqua, where his talent shone through at the 2015 Under-18 Craven Week. There, he scored an impressive 43 points across three matches, including a standout 21 points against his former team, Eastern Province, and was one of the top try-scorers in the competition.
This performance earned him a place in South Africa’s squad for the 2015 Under-18 International Series, where he played in victories over Wales, England, and France. Libbok went on to represent South Africa at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship, playing fly-half and full-back and helping the team secure a fourth-place finish, including a notable win against France. Despite being labelled a 'luxurious liability' early in his career, Libbok struggled to find a starting spot at the Bulls and Sharks. However, his fortunes changed when he joined the Stormers, where he became a key player.
He was instrumental in their URC title win in the 2021-22 season and helped them reach the 2022-23 final. Libbok topped the URC points-scoring list in the 2022-23 season with 217 points and 978 meters gained, the best in the league. He made his senior Springbok debut in 2022 and was the only fly-half named in South Africa’s squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Manie Libbok marries high school sweetheart
Briefly News previously reported that another Springboks player is off the market after marrying his high school sweetheart and wowing Mzansi with their beautiful union.
A now-viral TikTok clip shows the lovebirds moving harmoniously as their guests watch them take the spotlight during their first dance. Rugby star Manie Libbok scored perfectly when he chose the girl of his dreams.
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