Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber may have come across as flippant when addressing Manie Libbok's goal-kicking issues in his past two starting Test matches, but what can't be faulted is the faith he retains in the budding pivot.
Libbok's last two Bok games where he started at 10 have re-opened the goalkicking debate, especially with the World Cup around the corner while Handre Pollard returns from fitness.
While Libbok's match management, tactical kicking, and general composure aren't in question, his goal kicking is. Libbok missed two penalties and three conversions despite South Africa's comfortable 52-16 win against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Even in the Argentina game on 5 August, Libbok had a forgettable start with the boot before getting his act together in the second half.
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