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‘Microscopic’ attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber

Johannesburg — Microscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World Cup-winning South... Read more

3 Jul

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South Africa fall back on old recipe for World Cup success

Paris — Defence, discipline and set-piece mastery again proved key as South Africa ran out back-to-back winners of the... Read more

30 Oct, 2023

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South Africa coach Nienaber backs half-backs Libbok, Reinach to take down France

Paris — South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said he believed his surprise starting half-backs of Manie Libbok and... Read more

13 Oct, 2023

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‘No-ego’ former physio Nienaber an unlikely Springboks coach

Johannesburg – Jacques Nienaber is far removed from the stereotype of an international rugby head coach. The Springbok coach... Read more

3 Sep, 2023

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Stick or Davids tipped as next Bok coach

Johannesburg –Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids are the favourites to succeed Jacques Nienaber as head coach... Read more

16 Apr, 2023

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Jacques Nienaber to step down as Springbok coach

Cape Town – Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will step down as coach after the Rugby World Cup later this... Read more

15 Apr, 2023

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‘It’s been a tough week’ – Nienaber ‘literally stunned’ by Springbok drug allegations as the team survives ‘semi-final’

Johannesburg – Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber said his team had come through a Rugby Championship “semi-final” against Argentina despite... Read more

18 Sep, 2022

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Nienaber without answers for flat Boks

Jacques Nienaber has admitted he can’t explain why the Springboks started poorly and did not capitalise on their opportunities... Read more

27 Aug, 2022

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Five challenges facing world champion Springboks in Australia

Johannesburg – World Cup title-holders South Africa are set to arrive in Australia on Friday for two Rugby Championship... Read more

19 Aug, 2022

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Nienaber expects more ‘polished’ Springboks against All Blacks

Cape Town – South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber warned there is still much work to be done ahead of... Read more

18 Jul, 2022