Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber could well be preparing for his final match in charge of the South African national side. Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Shutterstock/Backpagepix

Jacques Nienaber: FINAL match in charge of the Springboks?

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber could well be preparing for his final match in charge of the South African national side.

by Garrin Lambley

11-10-2023 15:05

in Rugby World Cup 2023

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber could well be preparing for his final match in charge of the South African national side. Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Shutterstock/Backpagepix

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber could well be preparing for his final match in charge of the South African national side.

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The Springboks will take on France in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris on Sunday, 15 October.

Kick-off at the Stade de France is scheduled for 21:00 (SA time).

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Nienaber will step down from the role as soon as the Springboks either defend their title – or are eliminated from the tournament.

As reported by The South African website, leading South African bookmakers Hollywoodbets have installed France as favourites to beat the Springboks this weekend, raising the likelihood Nienaber only has four more days in the job.

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Having said that, the Springboks boast an impressive overall record against France, especially when playing in France.

So Nienaber may well fight to live another day.

It was reported in April this year that Nienaber, who will turn 51 the day after Sunday’s match, will join Irish giants Leinster following the Springboks’ participation at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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