Jacques Nienaber

Springboks set up camp for 2022

The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season underway on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps this weekend.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Rob Lyttle of Ulster and Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Steely Senatla shows he can do the dirty work

Seabelo Senatla has shown there’s a steely element to his game, and it’s an area he must keep developing if he is to fulfil his dream of playing for the Springboks, writes DYLAN JACK.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber talks to his coaching team during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Nienaber on the hunt for in-form players

Jacques Nienaber says he is actively on the lookout for players in their prime as the Springboks plan for what is expected to be a challenging 2022 season.

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 gives Boks ‘6 out of 10’ for 2021

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.

Watch: ‘Warrior attitude’ powers Bok maul

Coaches Jacques Nienaber and Deon Davids sat down to discuss the “warrior attitude” that is key to the success of the Springbok maul.

Esterhuizen: I’d love to play for the Boks again

Andre Esterhuizen says he received a congratulatory message from Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber following his run of three consecutive man-of-the-match performances for Harlequins.

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.

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.