Jacques Nienaber rugby player
Jacques Nienaber rugby player

Jacques Nienaber

16th Oct 1972 1.80m/90kg Head Coach

South Africa reaction (Fourie, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber, Pollard, Libbok)

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

MIXED ZONE Deon Fourie, hooker On the fourth try and win: “Our goal was a bit bigger for points difference, so we didn’t reach that objective, but we’ll see what happens next week...

Kolisi honoured to lead the Boks for the 50th time

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi was honoured to be selected to lead the Springboks for the 50th time in Sunday’s final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga and said it was a milestone he never thought he would achieve. Kolisi...

Jacques Nienaber chats about the 23 selected to face Tonga

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber, head coach On the improvements he wants to see after the loss to Ireland: "Let’s take the result out of the way - we all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point. So let’s...

RWC Analysis: Round 3

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...

Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 12 changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with fit-again fly-half Handre Pollard returning for his first...

Boks zoom in on Tonga after Ireland defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have dealt with the disappointment of their heart-breaking 13-8 defeat against Ireland in Paris on Saturday and wasted no time turning their attention fully to Sunday’s final Rugby...

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...

Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa.   The...

RSA 8-13 IRE: South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On field Reaction from South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber following their team's 13-8 defeat by Ireland in Pool B at the Stade de France on Saturday Siya Kolisi, captain On...

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...