Jacques Nienaber

‘No-ego’ Nienaber an unlikely Bok coach

Jacques Nienaber is far removed from the stereotype of an international rugby head coach.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Nienaber: We have work to do

While Jacques Nienaber is thrilled with a milestone win against the All Blacks, he knows the Springboks will have to be slicker at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

South Africa's flyhalf Manie Libbok prepares to kick the ball to convert a point during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Boks kick on from Manie’s misses

Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi have rallied around Manie Libbok after another erratic performance from the kicking tee for the rookie Springbok flyhalf on Saturday.

‘Fearless’ Siya: It felt amazing!

Siya Kolisi says a no-nonsense approach at training allowed him to play without fear after making his first appearance for the Springboks after knee surgery. DYLAN JACK reports.

The Springboks celebrate winning in Buenos Aires

Nienaber: Boks have ‘more depth’ than 2019

Jacques Nienaber hailed the depth that the Springboks have been able to create as they settle on their combinations for their World Cup title defence.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Nienaber denies Pollard parachute plan

Handre Pollard is not being lined up as a late addition to the Springbok World Cup squad, according to Jacques Nienaber.

South African coach Jacques Nienaber and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus during the 2023 South Africa Rugby media briefing held at SARU House in Cape Town on 25 May 2023

Rassie’s bluff saved Boks

Rassie Erasmus put his job on the line to ensure the Springboks were given a fair shot to beat the British & Irish Lions.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Jacques Nienaber (coach) of South Africa in the post match press conference during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nienaber: Boks passed ‘shellshock’ test

While Jacques Nienaber conceded the Springboks were far from their best in the one-point win over Argentina, he was impressed with the world champions’ response under pressure.

South Africa's Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber conducts a press conference at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Nienaber ready for ’emotional’ Ellis Park farewell

Jacques Nienaber has admitted that he will be feeling the emotions when the stoic coach guides the Springboks against Argentina at Ellis Park in what will be his last home Test.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa goes intom tackle with Michael Hooper of Australia during the 2023 Rugby Championship between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 08 July 2023

Nienaber: That’s the Duane I know!

Jacques Nienaber has been left delighted with Duane Vermeulen’s return to form as the veteran No 8 prepares to captain the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.