Damian Willemse’s Springbok legacy gets another golden chapter with All Blacks series win
Damian Willemse has added another major achievement to his Springbok career after helping South Africa come from 1-0 down to beat the All Blacks 3-1 in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with the utility back reflecting on what the triumph means to him, his teammates and the people of South Africa.
The Springboks secured a historic 3-1 series victory over the All Blacks, with fullback Damian Willemse praising the team's progress throughout the tournament. Willemse explained that the team had progressively become better, despite starting the series with a low point against the All Blacks in the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series.
The Boks bounced back with a 33-26 win in Cape Town, and then produced a dominant performance in Soweto, where they comfortably led at the end before the All Blacks scored a consolation try. Baltimore was the final match, where the Boks dominated the first half, scored two tries, and walked away with a 43-28 win. Willemse highlighted the team's determination to win well, stating that they just wanted to win and win well at their standards.
The Boks enjoyed their time in the US and were proud of the spectacle they put on for the fans, hoping to return in the future.
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