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Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber set for Springboks exit after Rugby World Cup 2023

SA Rugby have announced that current coach Jacques Nienaber will step down from his duties with the Springboks upon the conclusion of the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones: Boks could miss pace of Super Rugby at World Cup

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones believes that playing in Europe has its benefits but that the slower pace of the game could hamper the Springboks later this year.

Springboks

Springbok coaches confident Boks are 'better prepared' than in 2019

SA Rugby's head of athletic performance Andy Edwards believes the Springboks will hit their straps at the right time and are on course to defend their title as world champions in France later this year.

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Can Frans Steyn return to full fitness in time for the World Cup?

Veteran Springbok utility back Frans Steyn's hopes of featuring at a fourth Rugby World Cup hangs in the balance.

Sharks captain Siya Kolisi

Europe will produce better Springbok players - Siya Kolisi

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi believes competing in Northern Hemisphere competitions will strengthen South African rugby, especially with the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Europe.

Springbok utility back Cheslin Kolbe

Springbok's World Cup title defence preps began in 2022 - Kolbe

Springbok utility back Cheslin Kolbe claims preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup began in 2022, rather than when they had their first alignment camp in February.