Jacques Nienaber
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 00:00
Handre Pollard breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final
A late Handre Pollard penalty sees South Africa defeat England 16-15 in their Rugby World Cup semi-final to set up a showpiece encounter with New Zealand.
Oct 21, 21:54
Preview: England vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 23:30
Preview: France vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 01:39
Preview: South Africa vs. Tonga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Tonga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 02:08
Preview: South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 20:46
Preview: South Africa vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 22:48
South Africa's Malcolm Marx ruled out for rest of Rugby World Cup
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx is ruled out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during training.
Sep 14, 13:44
Preview: South Africa vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 22:00
2023 Rugby World Cup preview: Team-by-team guides including form, squads and predictions
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France, Sports Mole provides a team-by-team guide including predictions, squads and recent form.
Sep 4, 07:00
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 23:55
Preview: Wales vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Wales and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 23:33
Preview: South Africa vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 22:37
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 23:09
Preview: South Africa vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 01:11
South Africa fall short to hand New Zealand Rugby Championship title
South Africa beat Argentina 38-21 but fall short of the margin of victory required to deny New Zealand the Rugby Championship title.
Sep 24, 18:17
Preview: South Africa vs. Argentina - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown between South Africa and Argentina, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 22, 19:02
Preview: Argentina vs. South Africa - predictions, team news, head-to-head record
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and South Africa in Buenos Aires, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 15, 20:11
Siya Kolisi says series win over Lions is a success for all of South Africa
Captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber were among a host of Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Aug 8, 13:02
Morne Steyn did not expect to get another chance to be a national hero
The 37-year-old also settled the 2009 series in the Springboks' favour.
Aug 7, 21:57
World Cup glory gives edge to South Africa in series decider - Jacques Nienaber
The Springboks levelled the series with a convincing 27-9 success in Cape Town last Saturday.
Aug 3, 17:28
South Africa duo Faf De Klerk and Pieter-Steph Du Toit ruled out of Lions Test
The Springboks levelled the series by winning the second Test 27-9.
Aug 3, 13:57
Duane Vermeulen returns to South Africa squad
The 35-year-old powerhouse loose-forward appears ready to win his fitness race after ankle surgery.
Aug 1, 14:02
Jacques Nienaber hails creativity of South Africa players
The Springboks recalibrated their high-ball defence to fine effect, dominated the set-piece and smashed the Lions 27-9 in the second Test.
Aug 1, 11:12
Jacques Nienaber takes his hat off to South Africa after second Test win
The hosts battered the Lions 27-9 in Cape Town to level the series at one win apiece, and tee up a decisive third Test next Saturday.
Jul 31, 21:32
South Africa back decision to rule out Willie Le Roux try
The South Africa coach saw his side beaten in Cape Town in the first Test.
Jul 24, 21:30
Bongi Mbonambi warns against underestimating South Africa
South Africa have not played a Test match since their World Cup win in 2019.
Jul 20, 16:17
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi passed fit for Lions encounter
The flanker was one of 14 Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Jul 20, 13:54
Siya Kolisi to be given chance to prove fitness before Lions clash
Inspirational leader Siya Kolisi tested positive for coronavirus on July 11 and immediately went into a 10-day isolation period.
Jul 16, 17:02
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber remains optimistic over Lions tour
The South Africa coach has seen three players test positive with two more forced to isolate and missing Friday's clash with Georgia.
Jun 29, 14:42
