In a short and sweet media release on Friday afternoon, the Stormers confirmed that star back Damian Willemse would be staying in the Cape.
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The statement read: ‘Despite media speculation, the Stormers can confirm that Damian Willemse will not be leaving the club to take up any offers as he remains contracted until 2027.
‘Willemse currently has 97 caps for the Stormers, having made his debut fresh out of school in 2017.
‘He signed a groundbreaking five-year contract in 2022, which was the year he lifted the URC trophy with his team-mates in Cape Town.
‘Willemse will not be taking up any alternative offers, despite further speculation posed in the guise of an April Fool’s joke, although many clubs around the world are obviously interested in the services of the double World Cup winner.’
Willemse has also played 39 Tests for the Springboks, scoring 56 points thanks to four tries, four penalties, nine conversions and two drop goals.
DAMIAN WILLEMSE FACTFILE
| Full names: Damian Willemse |
| Date of birth: 7 May 1998 |
| Place of birth: Strand |
| School: Paul Roos Gymnasium |
| Springbok no: 910 |
| Current age: 26 |
| Test summary: Tests: 39 Tries: 4 |
| First Test: 18 August 2018 – Reserve against Argentina at Kings Park, Durban |
| Last Test: 28 October 2023 – FullBack against New Zealand at Stade de France, Paris |
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