Across 91 matches, Willemse consistently shoulders a heavy workload both with and without the ball, averaging over eight carries and more than 40 metres per game while also contributing meaningfully in defence with nearly five tackles per outing. His peak performances — reaching 19 carries, 118 metres, and 17 tackles in a single match — show he can dominate across all facets when required. That combination of sustained carrying volume and defensive engagement points to a player who operates as a genuine two-way threat at the back.
Born on 7 May 1998, Damian is 28 years old, stands 188cm (6′2″) tall and weighs 91kg. Damian has been capped by South Africa at international level.
Damian Willemse is a professional rugby union centre registered with the DHL Stormers, the Cape Town-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Damian features for the DHL Stormers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
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