Nienaber calls on Boks to be sharper in opposition 22: 'You have to nail the chances'
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Bok coach on benching Makazole Mapimpi: 'This was the best combination to face the French'
In somewhat of a surprising move, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for a back three without winger Makazole Mapimpi in his run-on XV to face France in Marseille on Saturday.
Nienaber pledges better goal-kicking from Willemse and co: 'Taking it incredibly seriously'
Despite knowing at the back of their minds that once Handre Pollard or Elton Jantjies return they won't be saddled with the responsibility anymore, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber insists that Damian Willemse and Co are taking their current goal-kicking duties "incredibly seriously".
Boks recall experienced duo for France showdown in Marseille
South Africa have recalled the experienced duo of fullback Willie le Roux and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk for their autumn international against France in Marseille on Saturday, while they have also added some goal-kicking insurance on the bench.
Boks shake up team for France Test, Libbok in line to make debut
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made a few changes to his team for Saturday's Test against France in Marseille.
Three RWC pointers from Ireland vs Springboks
World ranked number one Ireland move on from their gritty win over world champions South Africa to take on crowd-pleasing Fiji next Saturday while the Springboks face Six Nations Grand Slam champions France.
Boks to be without De Jager for France test
South Africa will be without influential lock Lood de Jager for their second autumn international test against France in Marseille on Saturday and are anxiously waiting to find out if the second rower will be available for the rest of their tour.