Mannie Libbok. Picture: Instagram
Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok has given fans a sigh of relief after revealing that he is okay after being hospitalised this past weekend due to a nasty tackle.
Known for being a player with an X-factor Manie has been tipped as the general of his local rugby franchise, the Stormers. With the Rugby Sevens Series taking place at their home ground, Cape Town Stadium, the Capetonians needed to find an alternative location in Gqeberha when they took on the French team Toulon this past weekend in a Champion’s Cup match.
This was only the 27-year-old’s second game with the Stormers since returning from a successful end-of-year tour with the Springboks, and while he should have signs of brilliance throughout the game two nasty tackles by the Frenchmen unfortunately left the bok number 10 wounded.
This came after a pass the recently married Manie, caught a ball from the air in the middle of the second half, in which he was left exposed and got brutally tackled by Yannick Youyoutte and concussed in the process.
Following the game his coach John Dobson told the media that it looked really bad and different from a normal concussion.
“Manie is very bad, he has gone to hospital. Normally with a concussion, you don’t go straight to the hospital – so I’d imagine there is some concern there,” John said immediately after the match.
Despite the negative feedback, Manie has been discharged from the hospital and took to social media to thank his fans for their continuous support, highlighting that he is okay and on the road to recovery.
“Appreciate the messages of support—grateful and blessed to keep going!” he captioned.
Meanwhile, those in the comment section took time to wish him well.
“We’re praying for a speedy recovery,” wrote one user.
Another added: “I was in tears when they had to carry him out on a stretcher. Shame man. Praying for a speedy recovery.”
With the Stormers taking back to the field this coming weekend, it is highly unlikely that the bok number 10 will be in action as he will take the time to rest.
Also see: Manie Libbok honoured to be recognised among the ‘greats’ | Bona Magazine
