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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:
    95
  • 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

    1

  • Conversions

    6

  • Penalty goals

    1

  • Drop goals

    2

Attack

  • Carries

    65

  • Metres made

    65

  • Passes

    41

  • Offloads

    10

  • Try assists

    1

  • Defenders beaten

    14

  • Clean breaks

    3

  • Crossed gainline

    23

  • Post-contact metres

    42

Defence

  • Tackles

    31

  • Dominant tackle contact

    1

  • Contested breakdown

    1

Lineout

  • Line-outs won own throw

    1

Kicking

  • Kicks in play

    21

  • Kicking metres

    674

  • Attacking kicks

    7

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