Damian de Allende

Age

32

Caps

85

Points

55

Height

189 cm

Weight

106 kg

Latest News

Team announcement

Wilco Louw returns as Boks change 12 for England

Wilco Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 against England in London on Saturday in a Springbok starting XV which shows 12 changes to the team which defeated Scotland 32-15 last weekend.

Team announcement

England name side to play the Springboks in London

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia last weekend.

News

Match official appointments to 17 November 2024

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made and Andrew Brace from Ireland will be the man in the middle when England host the Springboks in the second match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in London on Saturday, while South Africa's Morne Ferreira and Paul Mente are also in action with the whistle this weekend.

News

More law amendments get global trial go-ahead

A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from next year after the World Rugby Council voted in favour of change.

News

Boks prepared for quick turnaround to England Test

The Springboks are completely aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their match on Sunday against Scotland and Saturday’s forthcoming Test against England in London, and are fully focused on ensuring that the players are fresh physically and mentally when the sides cross paths for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final.