Jacques Nienaber rugby player
Jacques Nienaber rugby player

Jacques Nienaber

16th Oct 1972 1.80m/90kg Head Coach

Proud Nienaber credits players at end of “six tests"

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his players after completing a run of matches that he described as “six tests” with a 29-10 victory over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...

The Rugby Championship 2021: Springboks imperious against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Australia and New Zealand's latest meeting called off, all eyes will be on South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.   There will be two very different-looking sides when South...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have the opportunity to climb the World Rugby Rankings this weekend.   Los Pumas face off against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium –...

Looking ahead to SA vs ARG: Second Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the Pumas were sent away to lick their wounds resulting from the mauling they received at the hands of the Springboks last weekend, much interest will surround how they respond on Saturday for the...

Nienaber rings changes once again

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesale changes to the team for the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, while Lood de Jager will run out for his 50th cap, Marvin...

The six players unlikely to feature for the Springboks this weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will once again face Argentina this weekend in their second test in the 2021 Rugby Championship following their 32-12 victory over Los Pumas in their tournament opener.   Jacques Nienaber...

Jean-Luc du Preez joins Springbok squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok utility forward Jean-Luc du Preez joined the national squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday as additional cover at lock and loose forward as they look to defend their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

"We were in control a lot of the time" - Nienaber heaps praise on Springbok line-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber deflected all credit onto the players for the Springboks’ 32-12 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday.   The starting...

The Springbok players who made the most of their chance against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa cruised to a comfortable 32-12 victory over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship fixture.   Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber made 10 alterations to his starting...

South Africa 32-12 Argentina: Much-changed Springboks show strength in depth

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa marked their return to Rugby Championship action with a typically powerful display, beating Argentina in Port Elizabeth.   Jaden Hendrikse scored a late debut try as a much-changed...