Jacques Nienaber

Watch: Bok coach and captain speak after shock loss

Check out the Springboks’ post-match media conference following their agonising two-point Rugby Championship defeat by the Wallabies this past Sunday.

Venter: Bet just five cents on Wallabies, good money on Boks

Former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter has tipped his hat to Australia’s attack but says the “Wallabies are not supposed to beat South Africa”.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Nienaber: Rassie’s absence not an issue

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says it is “business as usual” inside the camp despite embarking on their first tour without Rassie Erasmus since 2018.

Boks without two key players for Rugby Champs

The Springboks have confirmed that prop Thomas du Toit and lock RG Snyman will not be available for selection for the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Australia.

Nienaber: Wallabies, All Blacks present tempo Tests

Head coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are looking forward to the challenge of playing Australia and New Zealand, two teams unafraid to open the game up in the Rugby Championship.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Damian Willemse congratulates try scorer Aphelele Fassi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Poll: Predict what’s next for Boks in Rugby Championship

While the Springboks are on a roll, an especially arduous away leg of the Rugby Championship following this Saturday’s clash against Argentina promises to challenge the world champions’ hot streak.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation

Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie to resume pitchside role after ‘family break’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed Rassie Erasmus will resume duties as a ‘sideline assistant’ in this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Nienaber: Rugby would be boring if everyone played the same

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the beauty of rugby is that there are different styles to playing the game and the team’s gameplan is based around the athletic attributes of its players.

Bok coach ‘excited’ to see Dweba on Test debut

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says a hard-working and mobile hooker like Joseph Dweba will be well-suited for a clash against a physical Argentina team.