Nienaber embracing Springbok challenge

Newly appointed Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says he would not have taken the step up from his role as an assistant coach if he was not confident in his own ability.

Alexander unhappy with coaching transformation

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the governing body is unsatisfied with the makeup of the coaching staff of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises.

Watch: Le Roux scores intercept try, provides assist

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux scored an intercept try and provided an assist with a cross-field kick while playing for Toyota Verblitz in the Japanese Top League.

Powell: We lost against ourselves

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell lamented his side’s lack of accuracy after their pool stage loss to England at the Hamilton Sevens on Saturday.

Blitzboks set to miss semis

The Blitzboks beat Japan, but a dramatic defeat by England is likely to have them fail to qualify for the Hamilton Sevens semi-finals.

Nienaber: I like new challenges

Check out the full media conference with new coach Jacques Nienaber, president Mark Alexander and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

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.

Etzebeth, SAHRC drop high court review

The South African Human Rights Commission and Eben Etzebeth have mutually agreed to drop the review application of the Langebaan Four case in the Gauteng High Court.

Rassie: I’ll still be in Bok coaches’ box

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.

Business as usual – Nienaber

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.