Jacques Nienaber is set to bring a key element of the Springbok setup to Leinster, allowing senior players to sit in the coaching box during games.
The tactic has proved successful for the Springboks, most notably with Duane Vermeulen watching from the box during the 2023 World Cup pool clash against Ireland, and Siya Kolisi doing the same in the 2024 Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Santiago del Estero.
Nienaber, who has been quick to integrate elements of the Bok blueprint into his new role at the Irish club, sees this as a way to broaden player perspectives and strengthen the leadership group.“I think it’s good for him. He was the first one but we would probably like to have more players with us, it just gives them a different idea of how we see the game and how tense we are.
“There’s certain things that he must look at so he’s not just sitting there to fill a seat, it’s not for show,” the two-time World Cup-winning coach added.
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