Nienaber loses out to local coaches
Readers had their say and overwhelmingly snubbed Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber as their standout South African coach of 2022.
Poll: Pick your Coach of the Year!
The SA Rugby Coach of the Year nominees have been named with Jacques Nienaber, John Dobson and Jimmy Stonehouse on the shortlist – who was a cut above the rest?
Bok bosses off the hook
Jacques Nienaber will reportedly not be hauled over the coals for the Springboks’ November tour results, nor Rassie Erasmus for his tweets, when the SA Rugby Union bosses meet next week.
Nienaber pleased with ‘enjoyable four weeks’
Two wins from four Tests for the Springboks on a November tour clouded by the Rassie Erasmus saga hasn’t dampened coach Jacques Nienaber’s outlook for the world champions.
Why Rassie must go to the World Cup
Rassie Erasmus’ behaviour has brought the game into disrepute, but to remove him now would torpedo South Africa’s bid to defend their world title in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Nienaber vows Boks focus amid Rassie row
Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus’s latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding “all the facts” have yet to be made public.
Bok coach fires back at gameplan critics
Jacques Nienaber launched an impassioned defence of the Springboks’ gameplan when questioned about the team’s attack ahead of the Test against England on Saturday.
Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf
Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.
Kolisi: One good game isn’t good enough
Siya Kolisi spearheaded an impressive win against Italy, but the Springbok captain will only be satisfied if South Africa backs it up with a clinical performance against England at Twickenham.
Andre the giant gets golden Bok opportunity
Andre Esterhuizen has waited patiently for his opportunity and Jacques Nienaber hopes unleashing the chaos agent will get the Springboks back to winning ways against Italy on Saturday.
