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Wiese's Return Boosts Springboks Ahead of New Zealand Clash

9/11/2025

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Duane Vermeulen highlights Jasper Wiese's return from a four-match suspension as a significant advantage for the Springboks in their upcoming Rugby Championship match against New Zealand.
Wiese will play No. 8, boosting the team's physicality and ball-carrying.
Siya Kolisi moves to No. 6, creating a balanced loose trio with Wiese and Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Vermeulen downplays New Zealand's breakdown threat, citing few turnovers in their last game.
Eben Etzebeth rests to manage his workload, with RG Snyman taking his place.

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Duane Vermeulen highlights Jasper Wiese's return from a four-match suspension as a significant advantage for the Springboks in their upcoming Rugby Championship match against New Zealand.
Wiese will play No. 8, boosting the team's physicality and ball-carrying.
Siya Kolisi moves to No. 6, creating a balanced loose trio with Wiese and Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Vermeulen downplays New Zealand's breakdown threat, citing few turnovers in their last game.
Eben Etzebeth rests to manage his workload, with RG Snyman taking his place.