The Latest Breaking News from Jacques Nienaber

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final

The pair are the only two changes to the team which started the semi-final win over England.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Felix Jones: England’s next assistant coach and Springboks’ secret weapon

Felix Jones may not be a household name but the popular coach has chance to help South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs before joining England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

South Africa skipper Kolisi hails 'special coach' Nienaber

Only a handful in world rugby can rival Siya Kolisi's stature as a player and his renown: the first Black man to captain the South Africa national rugby union team in its 126-year history and the third after François Pienaar and John Smit to lead the side to the World…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup

Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

South Africa skipper Kolisi says squad's up for 'special' game against England

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi declared he and his teammates were ready and motivated for the World Cup semi-final against England on Saturday night at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2023

Seven steps to heaven: how England can reach the Rugby World Cup final

Scoreboard pressure, smart bench work and getting the fundamentals right are all key to England’s chances of an upset

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Everyone has a buzzword except the Boks, who just keep doing their thing

The All Blacks have mythology. France? Romance. Argentina? Underdogs. But Rassie Erasmus’s South Africa are a vision cast in his image, one of ruthlessness, obsession and marginal gains

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against England

The most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de France

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup

Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Cheslin Kolbe’s miraculous stop embodies South Africa’s ruthless edge

England be warned, the Springboks are happy to make a feast out of any morsel gifted to them by their opposition in defence of the Webb Ellis Cup

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023