Kobus Wiese: Springboks career & 1995 Rugby World Cup winner

In this episode of Front Row Rugby Springboks legend Kobus Wiese discusses his incredibly successful rugby career. From his debut in 1993 against France, Wiese became a household name as a powerhouse lock forward and helped the Springboks win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Here he talks about that tournament and challenging the All Blacks and their haka before the final in 95. Kobus also experienced tremendous domestic success with Transvaal where he won the Currie Cup, Lion Cup and Super 10 titles. Also known for his sense of humour, he always enjoys a good laugh and tells us more here about a famous prank he pulled while in camp with the Boks.

00:00 Introduction by Peter
01:13 Kobus Wiese’s sense of humour
01:53 Kobus’ best prank
05:23 Springboks debut against France
07:22 Waiting two years for his next Test
09:06 Eve of the 1995 Rugby World Cup
10:55 Facing Romania
14:34 Semi-final against France
16:26 Ahead of the final against the All Blacks
18:31 Facing the haka
20:05 1995 Rugby World Cup final
20:46 Rugby World Cup champions!
22:45 Francois Pienaar dropped
23:47 Kobus Wiese’s Springbok career ends

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