Jasper Wiese is back in the Springbok mix, and boy, does he have a bone to pick with the game after a pesky neck injury benched him for three months. The powerhouse No 8 will make his grand re-entry into test rugby, hunting down his 35th cap versus Italy this coming Saturday in Pretoria. Finally shaking off the shackles of his neck woes, Wiese can't wait to crash into the fray.
"My injury wasn’t that serious; there were two discs that had to recover in my neck, so I was only out for three months,” Wiese shared, practically shrugging off what would have most mere mortals bedridden. “I’m very excited to be back here. It’s a massive privilege.” There's no keeping a good man down, and Wiese is itching to get back to doing what he does best—bulldozing opponents on the rugby field.
"We’ve never had the opportunity to play together, and it doesn’t get better than being able to do so for the national team, so I hope he gets a run,"
That's right, folks! It's a double dose of the Wiese magic as Jasper's brother, Cobus, after dazzling in his season with the Vodacom Bulls, finds himself in the broader Bok squad. Jasper couldn't be prouder, boasting, “I’m very happy for him because he has always dreamed of it. Over and above that, he’s had a good season, and it’s fantastic to see how he has flourished at the Bulls.”
As the Boks prep for their clash against Italy at Loftus, Wiese is bracing for what he predicts will be a gnarly tussle in the trenches. “They are a very passionate side and they know how to get themselves up for a game. They are also strong up front and will want to try to dominate there this weekend.” Expect sparks to fly when these titans clash, with Wiese ready to lead from the front.
While Wiese's rugby journey saw him shine with the Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership, he’s now making waves in Japan with the Urayasu D-Rocks. But no matter where he plays, his heart beats green and gold, eager to add another victorious chapter to his Springbok story this weekend.
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Jasper Wiese is back in the Springbok mix, and boy, does he have a bone to pick with the game after a pesky neck injury benched him for three months. The powerhouse No 8 will make his grand re-entry into test rugby, hunting down his 35th cap versus Italy this coming Saturday in Pretoria. Finally shaking off the shackles of his neck woes, Wiese can't wait to crash into the fray.
"My injury wasn’t that serious; there were two discs that had to recover in my neck, so I was only out for three months,” Wiese shared, practically shrugging off what would have most mere mortals bedridden. “I’m very excited to be back here. It’s a massive privilege.” There's no keeping a good man down, and Wiese is itching to get back to doing what he does best—bulldozing opponents on the rugby field.
"We’ve never had the opportunity to play together, and it doesn’t get better than being able to do so for the national team, so I hope he gets a run,"
That's right, folks! It's a double dose of the Wiese magic as Jasper's brother, Cobus, after dazzling in his season with the Vodacom Bulls, finds himself in the broader Bok squad. Jasper couldn't be prouder, boasting, “I’m very happy for him because he has always dreamed of it. Over and above that, he’s had a good season, and it’s fantastic to see how he has flourished at the Bulls.”
As the Boks prep for their clash against Italy at Loftus, Wiese is bracing for what he predicts will be a gnarly tussle in the trenches. “They are a very passionate side and they know how to get themselves up for a game. They are also strong up front and will want to try to dominate there this weekend.” Expect sparks to fly when these titans clash, with Wiese ready to lead from the front.
While Wiese's rugby journey saw him shine with the Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership, he’s now making waves in Japan with the Urayasu D-Rocks. But no matter where he plays, his heart beats green and gold, eager to add another victorious chapter to his Springbok story this weekend.