Bok backups get chance to prove World Cup worth in ‘semi-final’

Coach Jacques Nienaber has aimed to balance giving opportunites to players in the wider Springbok squad, while also targeting a win in the crucial Test against Argentina.

The benefit of Pollard’s absence

Handre Pollard’s absence will force Jacques Nienaber to focus on finding the best alternate flyhalf during the remainder of the Rugby Championship, writes DYLAN JACK.

Nienaber: Boks block out ‘external pressure’

Jacques Nienaber says the Rugby Championship teams “are all in the same boat” and the Springboks have closed themselves off from the external criticism after two successive losses.

Nienaber on the chopping block?

The loss in Adelaide was the latest in a season of unexpected defeats and the poor form of the Springboks raises questions about Jacques Nienaber’s future as head coach.

Nienaber gives Duane, Dweba another shot

Duane Vermeulen and Joseph Dweba have been retained to face Australia on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber attempts to nurture them back to form.

Boks touch down, ready to engage Wallabies

The Springboks can’t wait to lock horns with Australia after finally arriving in Adelaide on Saturday for the start of the world champions’ away leg of the Rugby Championship.

Boks have ‘a mountain to climb’ Down Under

Jacques Nienaber is mindful of the Springboks’ woeful run of results in Australia, the world champions having not won an away Test against the Wallabies since 2013.

Nienaber defends Dweba, Duane calls

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber backed his decision to start Joseph Dweba and Duane Vermeulen after their poor performances in the defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday.

Nienaber: We slipped up when it mattered

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has lamented a lack of accuracy from the world champions in the closing moments of a disappointing defeat by the All Blacks on Saturday.

Watch: Why Kriel got the nod at wing

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains his team selections for Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks.