Wiese has been one of the standout performers across the RGR series, and ahead of the Baltimore decider he reflects on two things worth noting. First, the milestone: the Kolisi-Du Toit-Wiese loose trio became the most-capped starting combination in Springbok history during Test 3, surpassing the Louw-Alberts-Vermeulen trio at 18 Tests together — a record Wiese admits he only discovered post-match. Second, the stakes: Wiese puts a series win over the All Blacks on the same level as the World Cups and Lions series this group has already won, noting the historical weight given the last such series win against New Zealand dates to 1996. On Savea's injury absence, Wiese is measured — he doesn't expect their loose forward preparation to shift, arguing the remaining All Blacks loose forwards carry enough big-game experience to demand full respect regardless.
Wiese on the loose trio record, RGR decider stakes, and life without Savea
Wiese reflects on the record-breaking Kolisi-Du Toit-Wiese loose trio milestone, explains what a first RGR series win since 1996 would mean to this Bok group, and gives a measured take on Savea's absence ahead of the Baltimore decider.
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