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Nienaber on Kolisi's return: It's awesome having him back

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber hailed the hard work captain Siya Kolisi put in to get over his knee injury.

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Nienaber clarifies Pollard's injury status ahead of global showpiece

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber emphatically set the record straight on the status of the Boks' Rugby World Cup squad of 33, before flying out of South Africa on Saturday.

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Springboks given rousing send-off as they embark on World Cup journey

The Springboks departed South Africa's shores on Saturday determined to make the country proud as they headed to Cardiff for the first stop on their way to France for the Rugby World Cup.

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Nienaber pleased with Bok performance, difficult decisions ahead

The Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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Jacques Nienaber explains why Bongi Mbonambi was named Springbok captain

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says he is "extremely proud" of Bongi Mbonambi and the role he plays in the Springbok team.

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Jacques Nienaber still has full confidence in Jaden Hendrikse

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber knows what he has in electric scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse.