Springbok fullback Damian Willemse masters a high kick under immense pressure. Willemse, playing in his 50th Test, was one of the outstanding Bok players in the brilliant 45-21 victory over England.
The Springboks made a powerful statement in the opening Test of the Nations Championship, brushing aside England 45-21 at Ellis Park with a performance built on physical dominance, attacking flair and a clinical second-half display.
While there were a few moments they’d rather forget when the English mounted a fightback before halftime, several stars produced standout performances as the world champions laid down an early marker in the inaugural tournament.
Here is how the Springbok players rated in Johannesburg.
15 Damian Willemse (8): Flawless fielding high kicks and he stepped some England defenders with ease. Solid as the Boks’ last defender and made a couple of telling try-saving hits.
