Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has backed flyhalf Manie Libbok to bounce back from missing likely the winning kick against Argentina.
Hendrikse, who played with Libbok at the Sharks before he moved to the Stormers, said that he has always supported him, just like the rest of the team.
Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has backed flyhalf Manie Libbok to bounce back from missing what was likely the winning kick to seal the Rugby Championship against Argentina in Santiago del Estero over the past weekend.and are preparing for the final match of the competition in Mbombela on Saturday, where they will be aiming to get the win needed to secure a first title since 2019., despite his general play being top notch more often than not, as he has missed crucial kicks in the past.
Hendrikse, who played with Libbok at the Sharks before he moved to the Stormers, said that he has always supported him, just like the rest of the team.“When Manie was at the Sharks I backed him 100%, even when he did something wrong. If he misses a kick I still fully back him,” said Hendrikse at Monday’s Bok press conference.
“I actually told Canan that it reminded me of the trophy tour. It is really nice when people come out and support you and back you all the way, no matter if you win or lose. So it was really delightful to see,” admitted Hendrikse.
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