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Manie Libbok Confirms Move to Hanazono Kintetsu Liners After Stormers Farewell

A life‑changing offer prompted an early exit with John Dobson's blessing.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 16: Manie Libbok during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at DHL Stadium on May 16, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)
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‘Thank you for the memories’: Libbok’s farewell message

Overview

  • Libbok posted an emotional Instagram message thanking Stormers staff, teammates and the Faithful supporters as he signed off from the Cape Town side.
  • The Hanazono Kintetsu Liners shared a video of Libbok in Japan in which he said he is looking forward to the journey.
  • Stormers coach John Dobson previously said Libbok cut short his contract after an eye‑watering offer and extended an open invitation for him to return.
  • The 28-year-old joins for the 2025/26 Japan Rugby League One season after helping the Stormers to the inaugural URC title in 2022.
  • Libbok was recently part of the Springboks squad that retained the Rugby Championship title.