Jacques Nienaber

How ex-Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber still has an influence on the Stormers’ defensive system

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber still has an influence at the Stormers having previously mentored the Cape’s defence guru Noman Laker.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ex-head coach lead prestigious award nominees

Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Jacques Nienaber and Manie Libbok have all been nominated for awards.

Springboks legend insists Leinster yet to get ‘full value’ from Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber can make Leinster even better, according to a Springboks legend.

Leinster v La Rochelle: Five takeaways from the Champions Cup quarter-final as Jacques Nienaber’s influence telling in Irishmen’s ‘relentless’ display

Planet Rugby’s five takeaways from Leinster’s impressive 40-13 victory over La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Neinaber reveal why the Springboks changed tact and made things ‘tougher’ for France

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have explained why they moved from their traditional team announcements for the Rugby World Cup

Jacques Nienaber to impart Springboks ‘secrets’ on Leinster ahead of massive Champions Cup quarter-final

Jacques Nienaber looks ahead to Leinster’s Champions Cup quarter-final clash against La Rochelle this weekend.

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber explain ‘method’ to Springboks’ World Cup selection ‘madness’

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have opened up on the Springboks’ bold selections for the Rugby World Cup.

Springboks coaches explain why ‘Ireland have been the best team in the world’

Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber and Felix Jones have explained what they think has made Ireland such a successful team.

‘Pieter-Steph can play wing any day’ – Springboks coaches reveal thinking behind 7-1 split

Ex-Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber believes that Pieter-Steph du Toit could easily play on the wing as the Bok coaches reveal their thinking behind the 7-1 split.

Jacques Nienaber praises ‘next level’ ex-Springboks coach that helped spark England renaissance

Jacques Nienaber hailed the talents of England’s defence guru Felix Jones.

Jesse Kriel believes the Springboks’ defensive blueprint is the ‘only way’ in Test rugby

Jesse Kriel believes that the Springboks have the perfect blueprint to be successful.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi explains why ‘everybody buys into’ Rassie Erasmus’ plans

Siya Kolisi has provided insight into the Springboks' preparations and the collaborative nature of the coaches.

Jacques Nienaber tips Springboks defence coach to excel under Rassie Erasmus

Former Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber can see new defence coach Jerry Flannery doing well under Rassie Erasmus.

Jacques Nienaber opens up on his relationship with Rassie Erasmus after leaving Springboks

Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus created one of the great South Africa coaching duos.

Springboks star makes bold claim about ‘incredible’ Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber

Scrum-half Cobus Reinach has made a big call over where Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber stand in terms of the history of Springboks rugby.

‘Antoine Dupont’s fault’ – Premiership teams exploit loophole in ‘farcical’ exchange as Jacques Nienaber also enters discussion

Bath and Gloucester were involved in a spot of kick-tennis in Sunday’s Premiership clash, which had a unique twist that got everybody talking.

‘He never became the title’ – Ex-Springboks boss provides insight into humble Siya Kolisi

Ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber provided an insight into the character of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi.

Ex-Springboks boss reveals player exodus ‘helped’ South Africa win successive Rugby World Cups

Jacques Nienaber says the departure of South Africa’s top players was actually important in the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 World Cup wins.

Jacques Nienaber offers interesting theory as to why Springboks players are choosing Japan over Europe

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has provided an insight into why so many South African players are plying their trade in Japan.

Ulster expose key weakness in ‘susceptible’ Jacques Nienaber-led Leinster defence

Ulster could have found the key to unlocking the Leinster defence, which is under the guidance of former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber.

How Leinster’s win over Munster had Jacques Nienaber’s fingerprints all over it

Leinster’s Joe McCarthy praised the influence of the defensive and 6-2 split in their narrow 9-3 win over Munster at Thomond Park.

‘He really inspires you’ – Jacques Nienaber’s immediate impact at Leinster

Josh van der Flier has hailed Jacques Nienaber's impact at Leinster since he joined them as senior coach earlier this month.

Jacques Nienaber having ‘big impact’ at Leinster as they shut out La Rochelle in Champions Cup

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber is having a "big impact" at new side Leinster, with co-captain James Ryan hailing the senior coach.

Why ex-Springboks boss rejected ‘other international’ offers to join Leinster

Jacques Nienaber has explained the reasoning behind his move to Leinster and why he turned down offers from Test teams.

Jacques Nienaber’s warning to Leinster over ‘copy and pasting’ Springboks success

Jacques Nienaber arrives at Leinster after guiding South Africa to a fourth World Cup title.

‘No place for mediocracy’ – Jacques Nienaber reveals reasons for Springboks departure

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has divulged the reasons for joining Irish side Leinster following the Rugby World Cup.

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber already ‘stamping his mark’ on Leinster

Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has enjoyed an impressive first week at Irish province Leinster, according to flanker Scott Penny.

Leinster boss expects one person to benefit most from Jacques Nienaber’s arrival

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen feels that defence coach Sean O’Brien will benefit from Jacques Nienaber’s arrival at the club.

‘I’d never seen it before’ – The unique Springboks tactic Jacques Nienaber may bring to Leinster

Robin McBryde is looking forward to working with new senior coach and ex-Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber.

How ‘ruthless’ Springboks defence guru Jacques Nienaber will sort out ‘pretty poor’ Leinster

Former Leinster centre James Downey insists that the addition of ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber could be a game changer for the side.