The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine celebrates Damian Willemse among the superstars basking in the spotlight of the World Cup in France.
The November 2023 edition is on the shelves just as the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for their World Cup semi-final clashes against England and Argentina.
This comes after a thrilling pair of playoffs, where the Boks pipped hosts France by a point, while the All Blacks held out as Ireland’s quarter-final curse continued.
Willemse is showing his immense value to the Bok cause, the talented playmaker having starred in the pool stage to claim the No 15 jersey from veteran Willie le Roux.
The utility back is joined by a host of standout players at the World Cup, including French finisher extraorginaire Damian Penaud, Ireland’s midfield mallet Bundee Aki, Wales warrior Jac Morgan and All Blacks tackle-buster Mark Telea to name a few.
If you did miss out on the World Cup pool stages, the magazine has you covered, with a full review of eight memorable matches, including the nailbiting clash between Ireland and South Africa.
Finally, who will start for the Boks at the next World Cup is a question that will start to be answered when the Vodacom URC season kicks off, and one hot prospect from the four local franchises get an opportunity to make their case.
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