Five takeaways from past weekend
What we learned from the Currie Cup semi-finals, according to CRAIG LEWIS.
Jantjies ready to unleash Willemse
Western Province coach John Dobson says scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies will play a key role in allowing Damian Willemse to play naturally in their semi-final against the Blue Bulls. DYLAN JACK reports.
Willemse’s being groomed for greatness
The decision to manage Damian Willemse carefully in the short term will benefit the player and the Springboks in future, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Willemse happy to switch positions
Damian Willemse says there is a plan in shifting him between flyhalf and fullback at both international and franchise level. DYLAN JACK reports.
Erasmus asked for Willemse shift
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus requested to have Damian Willemse play at fullback in Western Province’s Currie Cup match against Griquas on Saturday.
Willemse at fullback for WP
The inclusion of Damian Willemse is one of seven changes to the Western Province team ahead of their game against Griquas at Newlands on Saturday.
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.
Willemse ready to rock at 15
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 lose Willemse, Du Plessis
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.
Willemse at 10 for Junior Boks
Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their opening match of the U20 World Rugby Championship against Georgia on Wednesday.
