Overview
- Jacques Nienaber said speculation about rejoining South Africa stemmed from his SuperSport remarks being taken out of context.
- He confirmed his Leinster contract runs until the end of the 2027 season, finishing in June or July 2027.
- He emphasized he enjoys working at Leinster and noted he extended his deal because of the club environment and players.
- He said post-2027 decisions will be driven by family needs, highlighting he is the sole provider and his wife cannot currently work as a physiotherapist in Ireland.
- His comments followed public openness from Rassie Erasmus to a reunion and were made ahead of Leinster’s Champions Cup opener against Harlequins.