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Damian Willemse

  • Position:
    Utility Back
  • Nickname:
    Gaza
  • Date of birth:
    1998-05-07
  • Place of birth:
    Strand
  • Height:
    187 cm
  • Weight:
    91 kg
  • School:
    Paul Roos Gymnasium
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    101
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @iamdamiangaza

What is your earliest rugby memory?

U/7 for Somerset West Methodist Primary.

What has been your career highlight to date?

2023 RWC.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

My family and friends who has supported me through this journey.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

I like to play golf, do outdoor a time and hangout with my friends and family.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

My Family

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Sydney / it’s an amazing destination with so much to offer.

What is your favourite meal?

Sushi.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Quade Cooper.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Tiger Woods, DJ Khaled, Nelson Mandela, Felix Baumgartner, and Frans Malherbe to braai.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Ruhan Nel

Best and worst dressed in the squad?Best -

Suleiman / Worst - Stassen

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Leolin / he’s weird

Scoring

  • Tries scored

    2

  • Conversions

    10

  • Penalty goals

    1

  • Drop goals

    2

Attack

  • Carries

    116

  • Metres made

    461

  • Passes

    75

  • Offloads

    16

  • Try assists

    1

  • Defenders beaten

    35

  • Clean breaks

    4

  • Crossed gainline

    36

  • Post-contact metres

    111

Defence

  • Tackles

    63

  • Dominant tackle contact

    4

  • Turnovers won

    4

Lineout

  • Line-outs won own throw

    2

  • Line-out throws won

    1

Kicking

  • Kicks in play

    35

  • Kicking metres

    1112

  • Attacking kicks

    12

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