Nienaber: Bok fighters deserved the win
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi are bitterly disappointed the Springboks did not reap the full reward for their gutsy fightback in a controversial defeat to France in Marseille on Saturday.
Libbok given licence to thrill as debut awaits
Manie Libbok could make his Test debut at a crucial period of the match against France on Saturday and the Springboks will allow him to play his natural game if he is called on.
Boks wary of France’s anaconda trap
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are on guard to avoid being “strangled” by a France outfit that will go into Saturday’s Test on an 11-game unbeaten run.
Kriel: Boks can all learn from Willie
Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.
Boks: Ref was fair, Ireland too good
Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber say the officiating of Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli did not cost the Springboks victory against Ireland on Saturday.
Nienaber: Ireland nullified Bok threats
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi say the Springboks could not get their scrum or maul going in the face of an aggressive Irish pack in Dublin on Saturday.
Rassie to SA A: World Cup spots up for grabs
Rassie Erasmus says those players picked for the South Africa A clashes as part of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour have “the perfect opportunity to put up their hands” for the 2023 Rugby World Cup selection.
Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself
Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.
Willemse injury a worry for Boks
Jacques Nienaber is sweating the fitness of Bok playmaker Damian Willemse on a short week leading up to the potential Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Durban.
Springboks ‘stunned’ by drug use scandal
Jacques Nienaber is disturbed by the reports that Springbok players have tested positive for recreational drug use.
