Jacques Nienaber

Frans Malherbe during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series South Africa Captains Run held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 15 July 2022

Nienaber proud of ‘fantastic’ Frans

Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.

Boks: It feels good but job’s not done yet

Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi say the Springboks’ mauling of the All Blacks on Saturday is only the first step to perfecting their gameplan for the rest of the Rugby Championship.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Head coach of the All Blacks Ian Foster looks on following the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Nienaber: Every coach is ‘two poor games away from being fired’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has ramped up the pressure on opposite number Ian Foster in the buildup to a two-Test series against the All Blacks.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa is tackled by Alex Cuthbert of Wales during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 09 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Bok boss: Arendse straight swap for Kolbe

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Kurt-Lee Arendse has “a lot of similarities” to Cheslin Kolbe after selecting the pocket rocket to face the All Blacks on Saturday.

Nienaber hails ‘true warrior’ Marx

Jacques Nienaber has championed the heroics of Malcolm Marx on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.

Nienaber waits on reinforcements for Rugby Championship

A series victory against Wales has given the Springboks momentum as they prepare to host the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship, and the world champions may be boosted by the return of two veterans.

Springbok coaches Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus Boks coaches

White: Nienaber must coach, not learn lessons

Jake White says Jacques Nienaber, rather than experimenting, should’ve just selected a Springbok side capable of winning every Test of the series against Wales.

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

‘Losing your 100th Test will haunt you forever’

Jacques Nienaber has urged Eben Etzebeth to keep his focus as the Springbok lock prepares to make his 100th Test appearance in the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

Nienaber: Faf must fight Jaden for Bok spot

The series decider against Wales on Saturday serves as an opportunity for Jaden Hendrikse to make the Springbok No 9 jersey his own as the onus is now on regular scrumhalf Faf de Klerk to reclaim the starting job.

Jaden to ‘produce the goods’ for Boks

Jacques Nienaber expects a high-quality performance from Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse alongside Handre Pollard in a must-win clash with Wales on Saturday.