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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:
    90
  • 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

  • Drop Goal

    1

  • Points

    3

  • Minutes Played

    80

  • Minutes Played First Half

    40

  • Minutes Played Second Half

    40

  • Goal Kicked Q3

    1

Attack

  • Carries

    18

  • Metres Made

    74

  • Passes

    3

  • Offload

    3

  • Defender Beaten

    3

  • Clean Break

    1

  • Total Turnovers

    1

  • Crossed Gainline

    4

  • Failed Gainline

    7

  • Neutral

    7

  • Lost Ball Forced

    1

  • Handling Error

    1

  • Post Contact Metres

    14

  • Carry Distance

    111

  • Carry Q1

    5

  • Carry Q2

    5

  • Carry Q3

    2

  • Carry Q4

    6

  • Defender Beaten Q1

    2

  • Defender Beaten Q2

    1

  • Turnovers Q3

    1

  • Metres Made Q1

    5

  • Metres Made Q2

    5

  • Metres Made Q3

    2

  • Metres Made Q4

    6

  • Metres In Contact

    13

Defence

  • Tackle

    2

  • Missed Tackle

    1

  • Percent Tackle Made

    66.67

  • Total Attempted Tackles

    4

  • Total Successful Tackles

    2

  • Total Unsuccessful Tackles

    2

  • Back In Game

    2

  • Tackle Q1

    1

  • Tackle Q2

    1

Kicking

  • Kicks In Play

    5

  • Kick Metres

    141

  • Retained Kick

    1

  • Kick Q1

    2

  • Kick Q2

    1

  • Kick Q4

    2

  • Kick Metres Q1

    70

  • Kick Metres Q2

    5

  • Kick Metres Q4

    66

  • All Kick Metres

    141

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