Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber

coach South Africa

Jacques Nienaber is a South African rugby union coach known for his strategic acumen and leadership skills. He has been a key figure in the development of the Springbok team, contributing to their success in major tournaments, including their victory in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Born on Jan 01, 1971 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,564
Power
1,295$
Sentiment
5.84
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,732 $5,100 5$
Australia 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,832 $1,380,000 1,290$
Totals 2 30,529,884 28,564 $1,385,100 1,295$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Former Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber comes off contract at Leinster midway through 2027. 6

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt rules himself out of race

Ireland Ireland: Jacques Nienaber is the coach of Leinster and has faced criticism for the team's defensive performance. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: What’s going on with Leinster’s defence? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Jacques Nienaber knows there comes a point where you have to respect a player’s wish to move on. 7

Ciaran Frawley Stuart Lancaster Leo Cullen Guy Easterby
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster coach admits he would be sad to see ‘outstanding bloke’ Ciarán Frawley leave – The Irish Times

South Africa South Africa: Jacques Nienaber, alongside Rassie Erasmus, made crucial decisions regarding player selections in the Rugby World Cup. 6

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Mail & Guardian: Rassie is ours, all of ours! – The Mail & Guardian

Ireland Ireland: Nienaber has told us that he misses the Springbok set-up. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Is rugby failing its supporters? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Jacques Nienaber had to defend the squad-selection policy for the annual tour. 5

Dan Sheehan Tom Lynagh Clayton Mcmillan Jordie Barrett Rg Snyman Rabah Slimani
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Dan Sheehan won’t lose sleep over ban as it rules him out of games he was unlikely to play in – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: This was a throwback performance, the kind Leinster haven’t needed to dig out too often in recent seasons, one that evoked memories of the day they finally beat La Rochelle, with Jacques Nienaber newly installed. 6

Vince Lombardi Dan Sheehan Ciaran Frawley Luke Mcgrath Sam Prendergast Tom Clarkson James Ryan Joe Mccarthy Jordie Barrett Rg Snyman Brad Thorn Joe Schmidt
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If Leinster has learned anything, it’s that nothing is guaranteed. Good teams lose. – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Jacques Nienaber is mentioned as the coach facing challenges with the Leinster defense during a crucial match. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Unless Leinster’s defence wake up they will be left dreaming of what might have been – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Leinster, under South African defence coach Jacques Nienaber, will have tried to adopt some of that Springbok edge. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster don’t need to act like South Africa, but they can learn from their winning mentality – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Jacques Nienaber is the former Springboks head coach who commented on the gamesmanship involved in the match. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Sharks’ shameful antics against Munster betrayed the moral code that makes rugby special – The Irish Times