Nienaber: Boks need to get into swing of things quickly
Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have the necessary squad depth to compete in what will be a challenging tour of the northern hemisphere, despite injuries to several key players.
‘Growing’ Boks gain vital momentum ahead of UK tour
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have given themselves valuable momentum ahead of their end-of-year tour to European after edging the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship thriller that sent them back to world number one.
Nienaber: Bomb Squad difference between victory, defeat for Boks
Coach Jacques Nienaber has admitted that his unorthodox use of substitutes made the difference between victory and defeat in the Springboks’ thrilling Test against the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday.
Readers: Nienaber got it wrong with minimal changes
SARugbymag.co.za readers voted overwhelmingly in favour of making at least one change to the Springbok team that will tackle the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday, while only 12 percent backed coach Jacques Nienaber’s selections.
Have Boks missed a trick?
With victory a long shot and the form of key players in doubt, the merits of resisting tactical changes to the Springbok lineup for the Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks in Gold Coast are dubious, writes ZELIM NEL.
Boks uncertain about new isolation restrictions in Australia
Rugby Championship organisers have reportedly ordered players and staff to isolate in their hotels amid a Covid-19 outbreak in Brisbane, but teams can continue training ahead of the final matches in the competition.
Nienaber: Bok players ready to make amends
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks’ drive to succeed in Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks is as big as it gets.
Bok boss defends tactics
Coach Jacques Nienaber has defended the Springboks’ approach in the Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on Sunday which ended in an agonising 19-17 defeat.
All Blacks coach: Don’t dismiss Bok style as ‘boring’
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has credited the Springboks for effectively putting his side under pressure in a thrilling Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Stransky: Boks need new gameplan to beat All Blacks
Former Springbok Joel Stransky has urged South Africa to change their gameplan that is “terrible for the backs” ahead of Saturday’s 100th Test against the All Blacks.
