Jacques Nienaber

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation

Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie to resume pitchside role after ‘family break’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed Rassie Erasmus will resume duties as a ‘sideline assistant’ in this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Nienaber: Rugby would be boring if everyone played the same

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the beauty of rugby is that there are different styles to playing the game and the team’s gameplan is based around the athletic attributes of its players.

Bok coach ‘excited’ to see Dweba on Test debut

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says a hard-working and mobile hooker like Joseph Dweba will be well-suited for a clash against a physical Argentina team.

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa during the Second Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©BackpagePix

Nienaber: We want to create squad depth during Rugby Champs

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber reflects on the series victory against the British & Irish Lions before highlighting some of the squad’s goals for the remainder of the Test season.

Nienaber: Boks braced for physical onslaught

Jacques Nienaber says the Springbok players have embraced the responsibility and pressure that come with the rare opportunity of clinching a series win over the British & Irish Lions.

Nienaber lauds players’ attitude, thanks Bok fans

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised the attitude of his players as they put in a convincing improvement against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, and said the support from the public was equally touching.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Watch: I’m not Jaco Johan, I’m Johan Erasmus

Check out Rassie Erasmus’ response to questions regarding his recent social media activity and TMO Marius Jonker, at Tuesday’s Springbok team announcement media conference.

Nienaber: Do or die for Boks

Jacques Nienaber has made just three changes to the Boks’ starting lineup for the second Test, saying continuity in selection is key for their must-win match on Saturday.

Boks aim to defy history after first Test defeat

The Springboks will be seeking to defy history after losing the first Test against the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium this past Saturday.