Kobus Wiese

Who is Kobus Wiese?

Jakobus Johannes Wiese, better known as Kobus Wiese, born 16 May 1964 in Paarl, is a former South African rugby union player who played at lock for the South Africa national rugby union team between 1993 and 1996.

He played in the South African provincial Currie Cup for the Golden Lions.

He was part of the winning squad of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He received a three match ban for punching and knocking out Derwyn Jones of Wales in the 40-11 win in 1995. Jones was a major line out threat and was knocked cold by a punch from behind in the fourth minute of the match. Kobus scored a try in a match but received a 30 day ban and a 50,000 Rand fine. A clip of the punch can be seen here

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.