Bok coach: '500-day mark to the Rugby World Cup serves as a real reality check'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup has commenced as they prepare for their title defence in France.
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Springboks will be based in Toulon, Paris for 2023 World Cup
The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France.
Opinion: Duane Vermeulen remains a prized asset for Springboks as Rugby World Cup looms
The Springboks have an array of player options at number eight, but there is little doubt that Duane Vermeulen remains one of the team’s most prized assets as the 2023 Rugby World Cup looms on the horizon.
First Bok alignment camp concludes: 'We look forward to a challenging international season'
The Springboks concluded their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, with coach Jacques Nienaber saying saying they achieved their goals set out.
Alignment camps have many moving parts - Bok boss bullish on where players stand
Alignment camps – a convergence of hotly contested players and positions – aren’t proof positive that a player will make the Test squad, Jacques Nienaber stressed on Sunday.
Tried and tested the way to go for Nienaber as World Cup preps take shape ahead of Wales jaunt
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has given every indication that he'll pin their World Cup defence on the tried and tested, even though he hinted that there could be room for fresh blood.
Opinion: Welsh whitewash key to Springbok evolution ahead of Rugby Championship
Jacques Nienaber’s selections and strategies for a crucial Rugby Championship campaign as well as important fixtures against Ireland, France and England will be shaped by the outcome of the three Tests against Wales in July, writes Jon Cardinelli.
Bok boss Nienaber backs seniors for France 2023: 'We believe Duane, Pieter-Steph can make World Cup'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will be counting on his senior players between the first Test against Wales this year and all through to France 2023.