‘Thank you for the memories’: Libbok’s farewell message
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok took to social media to officially bid farewell to the Cape Town franchise.
Libbok will join Japanese club the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners ahead of the 2025/26 Japan Rugby League One season.
The 28-year-old was recently part of the Springboks squad that secured back-to-back Rugby Championship titles.
Over the years, Libbik has become an integral part in the Stormers set-up and he was also a key figure when they won the inaugural United Rugby Championship title in 2022.
In a heartfelt post, Libbok thanked the “incredible faithful.”
He stated: “Your continuous support, through highs and lows, has meant more than words can describe. Running out in front of you was always an honour.”
The official social media post read: