Career
His regular playing position is prop and he has the ability to play at both loosehead and tighthead. He has amassed more than 50 senior appearances in all senior competitions. Nyakane signed a contract with the Blue Bulls until the end of the 2018 season.
Nyakane was first named in the Springbok squad ahead of the 2013 mid-year rugby union tests.
On 22 June 2013 he scored his first test try, against Samoa, in Pretoria. With South Africa already leading 49-23, Nyakane"s 80th minute score completed a comprehensive victory.
Test Match Record
International Tries.