Jacques Nienaber rugby player
Jacques Nienaber rugby player

Jacques Nienaber

16th Oct 1972 1.80m/90kg Head Coach

Nienaber satisfied as Bok alignment camps conclude

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the progress made within the national structures in the last month as they wrapped up a series of alignment camps on Thursday in preparation...

Springboks to face Australia for the first time in Adelaide

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will play a Test in Adelaide for the first time when they line up against the Wallabies in the first of their two Rugby Championship matches in Australia on Saturday, 27 August, with their...

Andre Esterhuizen back on the Springboks' radar

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andre Esterhuizen is back on the Springboks' radar according to reports in South Africa.   Esterhuizen has been in stellar form this season for Harlequins and claimed four back-to-back man of the...

Nienaber satisfied as Springboks wrap up Durban alignment camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, saying they achieved the goals set out as they step up preparations...

Creativity a top priority for Springbok boss

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his charges to avoid complacency by continuing to think outside the box.    South Africa’s next assignment sees them tackle Wales...

Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...

England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England.   According to the South African newspaper,...

Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...

Jacques Nienaber mourns another “last kick” defeat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his team will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” of a one-point defeat (27-26) to England in the final match...

Another juicy ENG vs SA battle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taking the shape of something of a grudge match, attention will pour into Twickenham where the English will set about trying to attempt to regain pride against the Springboks.     The...