Flyhalf Manie Libbok will surprisingly start for South Africa when it tries to secure the Rugby Championship title against Argentina in Mbombela this weekend.

Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe are among those recalled by Rassie Erasmus after missing the defeat to the Pumas in Santiago del Estero. Manie Libbok, meanwhile, is backed despite his costly missed penalty in Argentina, forming a new starting half-back combination with Jaden Hendrikse.

FLY-HALF MANIE Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday. The final round showdown will see lock Eben Etzebeth win a record 128th Springboks cap, overtaking fellow forward Victor Matfield.

Springboks coach Erasmus has backed Mannie Libbok in the run-on team for the the Rugby Championship finale, with Handre Pollard starting on the bench.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is sticking to his guns in support of Manie Libbok.  The flyhalf is in the starting line-up against Argentina in the crucial final Castle Lager Rugby

Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.