'Hopeful' Nienaber wouldn't mind pressing Kolisi and Pollard into World Cup action without a warm-up
Pedigree is likely to afford Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard the maximum amount of time to be ready for the World Cup.
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Versatile prop Trevor still in Bok plans, says Bok coach Nienaber as Ox still on the mend
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said versatile prop Trevor Nyakane is still in the selection mix, while powerhouse loosehead prop Retshegofaditswe 'Ox' Nche continues to recover from his pectoral muscle injury.
Springbok prop Nche to be out for another month
CAPE TOWN : South Africa prop Ox Nche has returned to the team's camp but faces another four weeks on the sidelines making his participation in the Rugby World Cup touch-and-go as two other key injured players remain on track in their rehabilitation.
Grieving Boks Etzebeth, Hendrikse available to face Pumas, Pollard and Kolisi may tackle Wales
Grieving Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Jaden Hendrikse will be available for South Africa when they tackle Argentina on 29 July in a Rugby Championship final-round match.
World Cup places still up for grabs as Nienaber eyes fitting Bok send-off against Los Pumas
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has retained the same extended group of players ahead of their final Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina in Johannesburg.
Dashing Duane, muted Mostert: The early winners and losers in the Springbok World Cup race
Some will argue, with relative justification, that it's premature, but with the Springboks having a limited number of days and matches to finalise their World Cup squad - slated for 8 August - performances in the opening two weeks of the Rugby Championship will be a vital yardstick for some players' claim for a spot on the plane to France.
'It felt like we were chasing ghosts,' says Springbok Kitshoff
A brilliant start by the All Blacks saw them score two tries and 17 points in as many minutes against the error-strewn Rugby World Cup title-holders in Auckland on Saturday.
Undeterred by All Black setback, Nienaber believes Springboks have found plenty of answers
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said they received the answers they were looking for in their two Rugby Championship fixtures despite their 35-20 loss to the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.