Jasper Wiese
Jasper Wiese is a South African rugby union player who plays as a No 8 for the Springboks. Born on December 26, 1993, in Bloemfontein, he has gained recognition for his powerful playing style and strong ball-carrying abilities. Wiese has been an integral part of the South African national team, contributing to their successes in international competitions. He was recently in the news after receiving a four-test ban for head-butting an opponent during a match against Italy, which will see him miss several key fixtures, including a highly anticipated test against New Zealand.
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Recent news mentions
Jasper Wiese received a four-week suspension for foul play.
Paris referee got big calls right, leaving Ireland with no cause for complaint – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-09
Jasper Wiese scored one of the early tries for South Africa.
Springboks crush Wales 73-0 in historic test demolition
New Zealand· 2025-11-29
Jasper Wiese won a penalty in the jackal during the match.
Brave Ireland fall to ferocious Springboks in card-laden battle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-23
Jasper Wiese is included in the South African roster.
Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last
Australia· 2025-10-05
Jasper Wiese is mentioned as a player in the context of rugby.
Wallabies and All Blacks shouldn’t blame the referees, they need to adapt to how Test rugby is playedAustralia· 2025-09-28
Best on the field in a huge showing after a four-week ban.
All Blacks v Springboks: How the Springboks rated in the Wellington testNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
Their forward pack, with Jasper Wiese returning from suspension at No 8, remains combative.
All Blacks prepare for revamped Springboks after Rassie Erasmus gamble - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Kolisi will revert to his normal role as a flanker, with Jasper Wiese donning the No 8 jersey.
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes sweeping backline changes for second test in WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-09-08Jasper Wiese threw a headbutt into an otherwise handbags affair.
Tom Curry walked tightrope in first Lions Test, but maybe he knew tackle would go unpunished – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Jasper Wiese of South Africa has been handed a four-test ban for head-butting Italy prop Danilo Fischetti.
All Blacks v South Africa: Jasper Wiese to miss Eden Park test after receiving four test ban for head-buttNew Zealand· 2025-07-15