Willemse can answer key questions
The inclusion of Damian Willemse in the Bok squad needs to be seen in the context of big-picture thinking, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The inclusion of Damian Willemse in the Bok squad needs to be seen in the context of big-picture thinking, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.
Junior Boks flyhalf Damian Willemse has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a knee injury that he suffered in the win against Ireland.
Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their opening match of the U20 World Rugby Championship against Georgia on Wednesday.
Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse says he has had no problems fitting into the Junior Springboks squad, despite joining them late in their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse has joined the Junior Springboks at a training camp in Stellenbosch ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in France.
Coach Robbie Fleck has named an unchanged Stormers lineup for their game against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.
South African rugby’s flyhalf stocks are looking a lot healthier heading into 2018, writes CRAIG LEWIS. In the midst of Western Province’s post-match celebrations following the Currie Cup final last year, there was a throwaway comment from coach John Dobson that largely slipped under the radar, but should not be overlooked. When asked about the influence of young star Damian… Read more →
CRAIG LEWIS identifies five South African players who could take the rugby world by storm in 2018. Malcolm Marx In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, Marx was an obvious choice for our Player of the Year award. The abrasive young hooker starred for the Lions in Super Rugby before making the No 2 jersey his own with the… Read more →