Cobus Wiese

Cobus Wiese brings a hard, confrontational edge to the Bulls' back row, the kind of flanker who relishes the physical exchanges that decide tight matches. Born on 2 June 1997, the South African is known for his aggressive defensive work, strong ball-carrying and an abrasive presence at the breakdown. He has been a valued member of the Bulls' forward pack, contributing to the side's run to the 2023 United Rugby Championship final, where their pack physicality was central to the campaign. Wiese's role is to provide relentless defensive pressure and to win the gain-line collisions that give his team forward momentum. Whether carrying directly into contact or competing over the ball, he offers the sort of uncompromising forward effort that sets a tone for those around him. For the Bulls he remains a dependable source of physicality and aggression, a flanker who does his best work in the trenches of the contact area.