RUGBY: Willemse’s last-gasp penalty downs ill-disciplined Wales in a Test thriller

Damian Willemse’s ice-cool nerves to slot an injury-time winning penalty will surely have cemented his name in future team sheets as the utility back extraordinaire.

Bok coach Jacques Nienaber said that Willemse has this July series against Wales to secure his place in the 23 as the utility back of choice, and he delivered. Damian Willemse and Willie le Roux of South Africa in action against Liam Williams of Wales during the Castle Lager incoming series on 2 July 2022 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

The visitors’ line speed on defence also stopped the few attempts to move the ball wide and their defence close to the line was superb. Wales bossed the breakdown in the opening stanza and by means both fair and nefarious they slowed down quick Springbok ball.Damian Willemse of South Africa during the Castle Lager incoming series on 2 July 2022 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Willemse’s mistake was mitigated by the fact the Boks won a penalty immediately afterwards. But ironically it would lead to the opening try of the match.

Very lucky to win.

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