Pollard or Libbok: Ankle injury to Feinberg-Mngomezulu leaves Springboks with major fly-half puzzle

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: South Africa
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Pollard or Libbok: Ankle injury to Feinberg-Mngomezulu leaves Springboks with major fly-half puzzle

An ankle syndesmosis injury to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could sideline the Springboks playmaker for over three months, ruling him out of the July Tests and potentially part of the All Blacks series. Head coach Rassie Erasmus faces a fly-half dilemma between Handré Pollard and Manie Libbok. Lions pivot Chris Smith has improved his case with a consistent URC campaign, but the likely solution remains from within the current squad.

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