Damian Willemse

Nienaber: Elton will be better next week

Jacques Nienaber was delighted with Damian Willemse’s match-winning performance against Wales on Saturday, but also defended Elton Jantjies’ error-strewn first-half showing.

Boks need answers at flyhalf, fullback

A thrilling victory against Wales at Loftus Versfeld served the powerful Springbok juggernaut yet another warning that the gearbox is long overdue for a service, writes ZELIM NEL.

Damian Willemse of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021

Willemse excited for ‘special’ home Test start

After a breakout campaign for the Stormers, Damian Willemse says he’s got much more to offer as he prepares to start in the Springboks’ season-opener against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

Watch: Habana does the two-step

Springboks Bryan Habana, Damian Willemse and Sbu Nkosi show off their footwork in this collection of side-stepping wizardry from across the globe.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Damian Willemse of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dynamic Damian makes his mark

DHL Stormers dynamo Damian Willemse dragged a heavy question mark into the start of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but he sprints into the Cape Town final behind a giant exclamation point.

Damian Willemse of Stormers celebrates Stormers beating Ulster to reach the final during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Semifinal match between Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 11 June 2022

Dobson: Willemse ‘bleeds blue and white’

Coach John Dobson has hailed the starring role played by injured centre Damian Willemse in the Stormers’ United Rugby Championship semi-final victory.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Damian Willemse of the Stormers celebrate after kicking a drop goal during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers get shock boost for semi

The Stormers have received a surprise injury boost for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 04: Sacha Mngomezulu of the Stormers prior the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images_

Stormers prepared to gamble on ‘little Damian’

John Dobson says rookie Sacha Mngomezulu will be fielded in some capacity as the Stormers continue with a six-two split on the bench for the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday. #URC

Gelant too good to ignore

Damian Willemse and Frans Steyn won’t play in the first Test between the Springboks and Wales. It’s time for the coaches to pick up the phone and give Warrick Gelant a call, writes DYLAN JACK.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers suffer big injury blow for URC playoff

The Stormers will be without the in-form Damian Willemse for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Edinburgh in Cape Town on Saturday.