Manie Libbok's amazing no-look kick pass to Kurt-Lee Arendse in the Springbok's Rugby World Cup game last night has set the internet on fire - as it should.

It may not have been the flyhalf's best outing with the boot - he missed two penalties and a conversion - but it was a commanding all-round performance.

Libbok, who wasn't in the Springbok squad a year ago, is now the first-choice flyhalf for the world champions who hope to make history by becoming the first side to win four World Cup trophies.

Libbok has not only cemented his place in the Bok starting team but has deservedly become an internet sensation for a tricky tactical kick that most players would struggle to do with their eyes on the ball.

Two weeks ago, in the final warm-up game against the All Blacks, Libbok showed all his skills as he did in the World Cup opener against Scotland.

Rugby fans may continue to criticise the lack of a specialist placekicker (Faf de Klerk also missed a penalty).

Still, there is no debate that Libbok is a smouldering talent who will be critical to the Springboks retaining their World Cup title.

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