Nienaber: We did all we could
Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.
Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.
Jacques Nienaber said that his team selection for the World Cup clash against Tonga was based around wanting the Springboks to physically match the Pacific Islanders.
Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday’s nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the World Cup.
Jacques Nienaber says calm heads will decide the day when the Springboks, featuring seven forwards on the bench, tackle Ireland in a crucial World Cup clash on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber noted the speed of Ireland’s attack after naming seven forwards on the Bok bench for the big World Cup clash on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber named a seven-one split on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s World Cup pool encounter against Ireland.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber may have crossed the line between being visionary and just silly by again deploying a 7-1 Bok bench.
Scrumhalf Conor Murray has warned his Ireland teammates to expect the unexpected from the Springboks on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber shrugged off criticism directed at the Springbok coaches after Rassie Erasmus hauled out one of his old plays in their opening World Cup victory against Scotland.
Jacques Nienaber is thrilled the Springboks successfully cleared the first hurdle of their World Cup title defence in a gritty encounter against Scotland.