Doogz eyes Stormers return
Two-time World Cup-winning Bok centre Damian de Allende has expressed his desire to eventually return to South Africa and finish his career with the DHL Stormers.
Doogz and Jesse: Midfield maestros
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will break the Springbok midfield partnership record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie when they run out for their 30th Test together on Saturday.
Brown: Doogz the Boks’ best passer
Tony Brown hailed Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel after the midfield maestros’ influential performance in the first Test against Ireland.
‘Disrespected’ Boks ready for Irish battle
Damian de Allende expects the much-anticipated July series between the world champion Springboks and Ireland in the Republic to be “like a war”.
Bok lock injury scare in Japan’s Cup final
Lood de Jager limped off the field before half time in the epic Japan League One final between Toshiba Brave Lupus and Wild Knights on Sunday.
Saffas Abroad: Bok lock brings the Heat
Springbok lock Franco Mostert inspired Honda Heat to a first win of the season as Japan’s League One took centre stage over the weekend.
Saffas Abroad: Leyds on the double
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
Wiese: Drop Damian for the Giant
Kobus Wiese says centres Andre Esterhuizen and Canan Moodie will offer the Springboks a “great combo” of physicality and X-factor against France on Sunday.
World Cup countdown: 12 days to go!
With 12 days until rugby’s showpiece tournament, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest inside centres to wear the green and gold at the World Cup.
NZ star itching for De Allende clash
David Havili is fired up to resume his midfield rivalry with Damian de Allende on Friday as the All Blacks centre closes in on a first appearance since recovering from a hamstring injury.
