Damian Willemse

Willemse to bring the heat in chilly Clermont

The DHL Stormers expect a red-hot outing from playmaker Damian Willemse as the Capetonians hunt for a maiden win on their Champions Cup debut in France on Saturday.

Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf

Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.

Willemse: Boks heading in the right direction

Damian Willemse said the Springboks will benefit from experiencing a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year’s Rugby World Cup despite the loss to France.

Bok coach told ‘a blatant lie’

Appointing Cheslin Kolbe as the Springboks’ primary goal-kicker this week was a “cop out … based on a blatant lie” by coach Jacques Nienaber, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Fans want Libbok at 10 for Boks

SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Manie Libbok to replace Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks against France on Saturday.

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Damian Willemse during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Bok 10 conundrum: Stick or twist with Willemse?

Damian Willemse’s performance against Ireland has left the Springboks with a key decision over whether to continue to play him at flyhalf or call in a replacement for the upcoming Test against France.

Sexton wary of ‘unpredictable’ Willemse

Concerned by the threat posed by Springbok counterpart Damian Willemse, veteran flyhalf Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not taking their world No 1 ranking for granted in Saturday’s Test against the world champions.

Stick: Boks to kick by committee

Damian Willemse is under no pressure to be the primary goal-kicker on the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.

‘Willemse the perfect 10 to kickstart Bok tour’

Damian Willemse will thrive as the first-choice flyhalf for the Springboks in the end-of-year Tests, starting against the No 1-ranked Ireland, according to Mark Keohane.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Damian Willemse of the Springboks celebrates a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself

Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.