Springbok lock Cobus Wiese takes lead from ‘world-class’ Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager
‘It can probably seem intimidating’ “Coming into the team as a new player under 10 caps, it can probably seem intimidating,” Wiese said on Wednesday “But you’ve got world-class players that I have played with beforehand.
This could be early in the second half as coach Rassie Erasmus manages the return from injury of Etzebeth (concussion) and De Jager (hip surgery) – each has only played one match in 2026.
Wiese picks Pieter-Steph du Toit’s brain In the build-up to Wiese’s Test debut last year, he humbly reflected on comparisons between him and fellow utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit, saying he could never fill the shoes of the double World Rugby Player of the Year, but would be privileged to follow after him.
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