Stormers to engage in discussions with Libbok amid talks of Japan switch

THE Stormers are still to sit and talk with flyhalf Manie Libbok to work out a plan around his contract with the playmaker set for a stint in Japan next season.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

Firstly, they wanted the World Cup winner to get back on the field after a knee injury kept him out of action the last couple of months because they will definitely push on his button during the United Rugby Championship (URC) playoffs.

They qualified for the knockouts on Saturday evening after dispatching the Dragons 48-12 in a wet but exciting duel at the DHL Stadium.

Although Libbok’s contract runs until 2027 with the Cape side, director of rugby John Dobson said on Saturday he couldn't say that Manie is ‘definitely staying’ in the Mother City. The flyhalf, who spearheaded the Stormers’ inaugural URC victory, is linked with the Kintetsu Liners. There are rumours that he might make it a permanent move instead of just a sabbatical.