Three challenges facing new Bok coach
The Springboks enter a new era under coach Jacques Nienaber. JOHN GOLIATH looks at the immediate challenges he will face after stepping into the spotlight.
The Springboks enter a new era under coach Jacques Nienaber. JOHN GOLIATH looks at the immediate challenges he will face after stepping into the spotlight.
Rassie Erasmus will be responsible for strategy and results while new head coach Jacques Nienaber will take charge of the day-to-day team operations of the Springboks.
New Bok coach Jacques Nienaber says he will be looking to extend the culture of success created at national level over the last two years.
The appointment of Jacques Nienaber is a victory for a system that will face significant challenges in the short and long term, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Jacques Nienaber has officially been confirmed as the new Springbok head coach, taking over from SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.
Andre Esterhuizen says it is the right move for him to ‘develop his career’ after agreeing to join English club Harlequins ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Springbok and Stormers forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2019, scooping the award for the third time in four years.
Stormers and Springbok halfback duo Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse look set to benefit from the arrival of veteran Wales centre Jamie Roberts. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA Rugby has confirmed that the new Bok coach, widely expected to be Jacques Nienaber, will be officially announced at 2pm on Friday in Pretoria.
Harlequins have reportedly agreed to terms to sign Sharks and Bok centre Andre Esterhuizen on a multi-million-rand deal.