Manie Libbok signs with the Sharks: ‘I’m all in’
Manie Libbok said he can't wait to give everything he can for the Sharks badge once he joins in July next year.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok has signed a multi-year deal with the Sharks, starting July next year, according to the Durban club. The 2023 World Cup winner, who has over 30 Test caps, expressed his excitement about joining the Sharks, stating there was "no club I would rather be joining" for his next career chapter. Libbok, who played off the bench against Italy in the Nations Championship this Saturday, brings extensive experience at the highest level.
Libbok, who came through the Bulls system and had a brief stint with the Sharks in the 2020/21 season, is now playing in Japan with Hanazono Kintetsu Liners. He praised the club's "iconic history" and its "exciting future," noting the positive energy and culture building within the organization. Speaking of the new head coach JP Pietersen, Libbok said, "You can feel the new energy and the culture building, and this is a club that isn't afraid to do things differently. I’m all in."
Pietersen described Libbok as a "game-changer and playmaker," praising his fast, physical, and relentless playing style. The coach emphasized Libbok's hunger to not only join the Sharks but also help build something special with the rest of the squad. Sharks CEO Shaun Bryans praised the signing, stating that it showcases where the club is headed.
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