jasper wiese

Boks vs All Blacks: Battle of the back-row bruisers

As anticipation mounts for the opening clash of the 2022 Rugby Championship between the Springboks and All Blacks, SA Rugby mag previews the loose-forward showdown.

epa10048244 South Africa's Damian Willemse celebrates after kicking the winning penalty during the rugby test match between South Africa and Wales at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 02 July 2022. Wales play 3 test matches in South Africa during the tour.

Willemse is Bok fans’ MVP!

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Damian Willemse as the standout Springbok on Saturday after a game-winning shift against Wales.

Jasper Wiese in action for Springboks Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Wiese not giving up Bok spot to Roos

No 8 Jasper Wiese is ready to cement his place in the Springbok lineup in the face of a rising challenge from Evan Roos and Elrigh Louw.

Roos puts heat on Wiese to torch Dragons

Wales are first on the menu for the Springboks in 2022 and, with Duane Vermeulen absent, Jasper Wiese is on the clock to prove he can fill the No 8 jersey, writes ZELIM NEL.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers is challenged by Ben Earl of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on June 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Highlights: Late Leicester drop-goal downs Sarries

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Leicester Tigers beat Saracens in Saturday’s English Premiership final at Twickenham.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers takes on Api Ratuniyarawa of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese, Koch get shot at Premiership title

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs, including excellent performances from Springboks Jasper Wiese and Vincent Koch.

Roos is what Rassie is looking for

Evan Roos is what the Springboks thought they were getting in Jasper Wiese, writes ZELIM NEL.

HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Lukhanyo Am of Kobelco Kobe Steelers breaks through the tackle run during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Toshiba Brave Lupus at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.

Eben ETZEBETH of Toulon celebrate the victory with with the tear-away jersey after the Top 14 match between RC Toulon and Union Bordeaux Begles at Felix Mayol Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Etzebeth’s return lifts Toulon

Eben Etzebeth made his return to action from a three-month break and helped Toulon claim a crucial victory in the French Top 14 this weekend.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Worcester Warriors at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Watch: Wiese goes on the rampage!

Jasper Wiese’s strength and temperament was showcased in the English Premiership on Saturday when he beat five defenders during Leicester Tigers’ win against Worcester Warriors.