Jacques Nienaber

Watch: Esterhuizen hoping for Bok recall

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen and coach Tabai Matson talk about the South African player’s excellent form and a possible recall to the Springboks.

Springbok coaches Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus Boks coaches

Poll: Pick a coach to bolster Bok ranks

Next year presents the Springboks with one last full season before jetting off to France to defend their world crown – who would you recruit to reinforce the management team in 2022?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa during the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Nienaber: Boks have solid foundations but work to do

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says the world champions have a lot of work to do ahead of the defence of their World Cup title in France in 2023 but have solid foundations to build from.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Nienaber laments another ‘last kick’ defeat

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” following a one-point loss to England in the final Test of the year.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Boks unfazed by awards snub

Coach Jacques Nienaber says South Africa’s lack of representation is inconsequential in how they go about their performance against England on Saturday.

Boks ride wave of momentum into Twickenham

Coach Jacques Nienaber says wins over Wales and Scotland have given the Springboks the momentum needed to overhaul England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Boks look to Jantjies to break down stubborn Scotland

Jacques Nienaber says the changes to the Springbok team to face Scotland have been made with an emphasis on experience and breaking down one of the best defensive teams in the north. Dylan Jack reports.

Siya Kolisi, Wales v South Africa - 2021 Autumn Nations Series

Kolisi: South Africans don’t accept defeat

Captain Siya Kolisi praised the South African mentality as the Springboks ended their eight-year wait for a win over Wales in Cardiff with a 23-18 victory on Saturday.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Sbu Nkosi of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks at QCB Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Nkosi ready to link up with Bok squad

Wing Sbu Nkosi’s passport and visa issues have been resolved and he is set to join the rest of the Springbok squad in Scotland for the second Test of the November tour.

South Africa's Frans Steyn celebrates winning a penalty in the final second of the game during the Autumn Internationals match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 6, 2021. See PA story RUGBYU Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Nienaber lauds Boks’ stamina to outlast Wales

Coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the Springboks for digging deep to outlast the Six Nations champions in the latter stages of the Test in Cardiff on Saturday, which ended South Africa’s eight-year drought in Wales.