Jasper Wiese
New ZealandathleteMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Jasper Wiese will play his 50th Test in Perth, showcasing his skills.
Is Boks’ bench really a ‘bomb squad’? Maybe not, but it can still blow the Wallabies to bits
Australia· 2026-09-27
Jasper Wiese grew up on a remote Northern Cape farm and is a back-rower for the Springboks.
How the modern Springbok squad reflects South Africa’s diverse history and national identityAustralia· 2026-09-26
Jasper Wiese completed 43 tackles in the series.
All Blacks v Springboks: Breaking down the key numbers from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tourNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
Jasper Wiese is highlighted as the best ball-carrying loose forward.
All Blacks: Dave Rennie’s challenges to catch the Springboks by next year’s Rugby World CupNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
Jasper Wiese made some powerful carries, finishing with 17 tackles in a physical display.
All Blacks v Springboks: Player ratings for Rassie Erasmus’ men in BaltimoreNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
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 demolitionNew 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 lastAustralia· 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