Kobus Wiese

Based in the Western Cape, Kobus Wiese played in the South African provincial Currie Cup for the Golden Lions (formerly called the Transvaal). Kobus Wiese shot to stardom while playing for the World Cup winning Springboks in 1995. His brilliant play at that time was due to the vast amount of experience gained whilst playing for Boland, Western Transvaal and Gauteng.

He also toured internationally with the Springboks to Australia, New Zealand, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, England and many more countries between 1993 and 1995. Kobus Wiese is also a sought-after speaker, using his experiences on the field to demonstrate how motivation and team spirit are essential to any kind of success.

He is now owner of a chain of cafés and CEO of a coffee-roasting factory in Johannesburg, as well as a consultant and TV presenter. Kobus Wiese is also a sought-after speaker, using his experiences on the field to demonstrate how motivation and team spirit are essential to any kind of success.

In the world of business, Kobus Wiese is a highly regarded coffee ‘baron, having pioneered the Wiesenhof chain of coffee shops.  On the rugby field, he has left many an opposition player quaking in his boots. But in reality, I am assured that off, the field, he is a gentle giant!

He played his first test for the Springboks on 26 June 1993 against France (drew 20-20). He won his last cap for the Springboks on 15 December 1996 against Wales (won 37-20).

Honours

  • Winner of the Currie Cup 1993, 1994
  • Finalist in the Currie Cup 1991, 1992
  • Winner of Super 10 in 1993

With the Springboks

  • 18 caps
  • 1 try (5 points)
  • Selections by season : 1 in 1993, 9 in 1995, 8 in 1996

World Cup

1995 : World Champions, 5 selections (vs. Romania, Canada, Samoa, France, All Blacks

Rugby Highlights

  • Boland
  • Western Transvaal
  • Transvaal and lions 135 games
  • SA Barbarians
  • SA Colleges
  • SA XV
  • Springboks 35 games
  • Played in 5 Currie Cup finals, won 2
  • Played in 4 Lion Cup finals, won 3
  • Played 2 Super Rugby finals and won 1
  • Played in Italy and France for clubs
  • Toured Italy, France, Argentina, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia with the Springboks
  • Toured Tonga, Fiji and Somoa with Barbarian

Currently:

Rugby Commentator | M-Net Supersport 1998 – present

Owner | Wiesenhof Coffees 1996 – present

 

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"Kobus was very relaxed and comfortable during our 'on the couch' rugby chat. He engaged the audience in tales of the past which were very humerous. He spoke about our incentive to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup - which was exactly the brief. Wouldn't hesitate to use him again! "

Apollo Tyres/Dunlop

"Kobus met all expectations and more. He even became involved pro-actively in the activities of the afternoon by offering wonderful suggestions of his own. He provided a clear message to the audience in line with the theme of the event. He is a great speaker who captured the attention of the audience with his humble and sincere approach. The client appreciated what a sport he was to take part in the team event by doing some commentary for us." Artist could have... Kobus was the perfect speaker!

Lenovo

"Mr Wiese was an absolute gentleman at the Hitachi event, he handled his "adoring" fans with the utmost courtesy and finesse. He was well spoken, humorous and motivational. I can honestly say he surpassed my expectations as a MC and I would definitely use and recommend him again."

Carol HarrisonHitachi Power Tools launch