JASPER WIESE

Jasper Wiese #8 of the South Africa Springboks takes selfies with fans after the game against the New Zealand All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium on September 12, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wiese sees valuable lessons in Perth defeat ahead of 2027 World Cup

Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiese believes the narrow defeat to Australia in Perth can provide the Boks with important lessons, particularly with next year’s World Cup set to be hosted in the country.

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Bok bruiser Jasper Wiese seeking learnings from Wallaby loss

Springbok hardman Jasper Wiese said the team is hoping to take some lessons from their dramatic 42-38 loss to the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.

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Jasper Wiese under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits in Baltimore

Springbok No. 8 Jasper Wiese revealed that they are fully focused on their clash with the All Blacks despite the enormity of the occasion in Baltimore.

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Kolisi, Du Toit and Wiese to make Test history against All Blacks

The loose trio of captain Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Jasper Wiese will pass the record currently shared with Francois Louw, Willem Alberts, and Duane Vermeuelen as the loose trio with the most Test starts at 17 when the Springboks face New Zealand this evening.

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Rassie Erasmus backs Jasper Wiese as Springboks' first choice eighth man

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged the rise of Cameron Hanekom but is adamant Jasper Wiese is still the top No 8 in the country.

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Rassie Erasmus unveils radical rethink of the Springbok No.8 jersey

If there was ever someone to reinvent the role of rugby's traditional eighthman, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus would be the man to do it.

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