Damian Willemse starts at 10 for Western Province
Province coach John Dobson has decided to deploy the highly talented youngster in his most familiar position for Blue Bulls match
Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for Western Province when they meet the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Willemse‚ 20‚ was the Stormers’ regular starting flyhalf this season but has recently been making cameos at fullback for the Springboks. However‚ Province coach John Dobson has decided to deploy the highly talented youngster in his most familiar position for this match. Province need only one point from the encounter to secure overall top spot on the standings. Willemse is one of three returning Springboks to the Province starting lineup following their 50-28 win over the Sharks two weeks ago. No.8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe starts at the back of the scrum in place of Jaco Coetzee while tighthead Wilco Louw takes over from Michael Kumbirai. Louw is set to make his 50th appearance for Western Province. Centre Ruhan Nel‚ who was with the Bok squad but not played‚ will play outside centre as he did against the Sharks. In the front row Louw starts alongside hooker Scarra Ntube...
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