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JOHANNESBURG : South Africa managed to grind out victory in a "proper test match", edging Argentina 22-21 in their final Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on Saturday, as coach Jacques Nienaber hailed their defence and composure…

The match in Johannesburg will be the final Test at home for the Boks before three warm-up games prepare them to defend the Rugby World Cup title in France from September 10.…

A poor first 20 minutes with too many unforced errors meant South Africa had to play catch-up in their 35-20 Rugby Championship loss to New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday, according to frustrated coach Jacques Nienaber.New Zealand were…

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the group of players who attended the sessions had reached their objectives.…

Nienaber will take up a role on head coach Leo Cullen’s staff, replacing current senior coach Stuart Lancaster, who will leave his role at the end of the season to join Racing 92 in France. …

CAPE TOWN : South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is to quit his role after the Rugby World Cup in France this year to join Irish side Leinster, where he will replace senior coach Stuart Lancaster.Nienaber was assistant coach with…

LONDON : South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber says the platform for the 27-13 victory over England in their autumn international at Twickenham on Saturday was laid by a powerful performance from his forwards in which they subdued the…

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber says his side need to improve their accuracy from the kicking tee in what has become a handicap for the Springboks in the absence of injured flyhalf Handre Pollard.The Boks started Saturday’s 19-16…

DURBAN, South Africa : South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber believed their pre-match target of a bonus-point win by 39 points was achievable but the Springboks lost crucial momentum at the end of the first half in their 38-21 Rugby…

Nienaber said he was concerned about the timing of allegations of drug use and alleged positive tests. FILE:…