Jacques Nienaber rugby player
Jacques Nienaber rugby player

Jacques Nienaber

16th Oct 1972 1.80m/90kg Head Coach

Gold Coast Showdown: AUS vs SA

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The wounded Wallabies face yet another stiff challenge this weekend when they take on the World Champions in Brisbane on Sunday.     It is a match which has been talked about for some...

Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...

Nienaber responds to Hansen

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber’s focus appears to be wholly set on the goings-on in the Bok camp and did not take much notice of Steve Hansen’s recent comments, though he has responded.    Hansen...

Vermeulen's never-say-die attitude

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the bitter disappointment of missing out on the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour, Springbok number 8 Duane is ready to soldier on in the green & gold, with his sights firmly fixed on the Rugby...

Boks preparing for tough Australasian test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said they were excited to measure themselves against the best in the Southern Hemisphere as they gear up for four bumper weeks of action against Australia and New Zealand...

Erasmus to stay behind as Boks tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fact that Springbok Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has stayed in South Africa while his team has travelled to Australia has left many scratching their heads.    The Boks are in a strong...

South Africa increase lead at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is back to over five points following their second victory in as many tests against Argentina in the Rugby Championship.     Here...

Springboks ready to travel to Queensland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will depart for Australia on Thursday, where their four remaining Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches which will be hosted in Queensland following the announcement of the new match schedule...

Grant Williams called up to the Springbok squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams will join the Springbok squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday as scrumhalf cover for the next stage of the Rugby Championship, following the withdrawal of Jaden Hendrikse...

SA vs ARG: Top stats performers tackles, turnovers & more

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made it two from two against Los Pumas in this year’s Rugby Championship after despatching the latter 29-10 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday evening.    It was another dominant...