Springbok boss on Libbok-Pollard situation: ‘It’s about the team, not ego’

Jacques Nienaber has revealed why Manie Libbok was hooked off after 30 minutes in the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England and what it means for the team going forward.

The Springboks will contest the 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, but it remains uncertain who will start at flyhalf, especially after what transpired in the No 10 position in the semi-final against England.

But while Nche and Snyman came on as substitutes in the second half, Pollard was introduced as early as the 30th minute as the replaced for Libbok, who struggled to take control of the game both in open play and in terms of tactically kicking. Many believe the early withdrawal of Libbok will do his confidence no good, while others have argued that he should retain his place in the starting lineup against the All Blacks in final next week.MANIE LIBBOK AND HANDRE POLLARD HAVE ROLES TO PLAY

“The beauty of this group is we are open and honest, and because we have the right players, the players accept it,” the Springboks boss said. “Sometimes things aren’t going your way. We did it with Bongi in 2018. We took him off. For that specific day he just was not on fire but he started the next week again.”

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