Jacques Nienaber

(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.

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.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

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.

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa during the Second Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©BackpagePix

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.