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Springbok coaches shut down criticism of 7-1 split on safety grounds
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have dismissed suggestions their decision to use a 7-1 bench split presents a safety risk to the opposition.
Nienaber understands risks involved with Boks' 7-1 bench
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is comfortable with the risks of naming a potent 7-1 split on the bench for their blockbuster Rugby World Cup fixture against Ireland.
Jacques Nienaber happy with clean sheet, 11 tries against Romania
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was satisfied with his team's performance in Sunday's 76-0 win over Romania and was particularly happy with the team's intensity both on attack and defence.
Boks gutted over Malcolm Marx injury - but the show must go on
The Springboks' thoughts were still with Malcolm Marx on Friday after his tournament-ending injury, which they described as not just a loss for South Africa but the whole Rugby World Cup.
Nienaber hails Springboks' successful first step at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team for opening their Rugby World Cup campaign with an 18-3 victory against Scotland at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, and said it was "the first step in the right direction" for the team.
Jacques Nienaber doesn't share spying concerns at this year's World Cup
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber shrugged off fears that rugby espionage was at play at the Rugby World Cup after some teams revealed they were worried they were being spied on.
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