Springboks open to Jacques Nienaber input on 2027 World Cup defence

The former Bok head coach has signed an extended contract with Leinster that will take him up to the end of the 2026-27campaign but, in an interview this week with South African TV, admitted that he ‘misses’ the Springboks
Springboks open to Jacques Nienaber input on 2027 World Cup defence

Senior coach Jacques Nienaber during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at UCD in Dublin. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 - 15:00
Brendan O'Brien

The Springboks are open to the idea of Jacques Nienaber returning to the coaching fold in time for their shot at a third straight World Cup crown in 2027.

The former Bok head coach has signed an extended contract with Leinster that will take him up to the end of the 2026-27campaign but, in an interview this week with South African TV, admitted that he ‘misses’ the Springboks.

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