Damian de Allende, gearing up for his 90th cap, is buzzing with anticipation for his clash with Wallabies sensation Joseph Suaalii in the upcoming Cape Town face-off this Saturday. As De Allende steps onto the pitch, alongside stalwart Jesse Kriel, the duo aims to bring their midfield magic for the 38th time against Australia’s dynamic threat.
De Allende, fresh off a recovery from a minor injury that sidelined him during the infamous Ellis Park debacle, expressed his thoughts on the young Wallaby.
"He’s very agile and explosive and he gets up in the air very well, very easily and very high,"
remarked De Allende. He further admired Suaalii’s ability to keep the play alive, drawing parallels to Rugby League techniques and even the legendary Israel Folau, acknowledging the unique flair Suaalii brings to the Aussie squad.
With a clear focus on a collective effort to neutralize Suaalii’s pace, De Allende emphasized the importance of teamwork.
"For us this weekend, it’s just to make sure that we can take his pace away, but take it away together, not individually."
He assured that the responsibility of shutting down Suaalii does not rest on one player alone, highlighting the team’s strategy to boost each other’s confidence throughout the week.
As De Allende approaches a significant milestone in his rugby career, tying with legends like Pieter-Steph du Toit and the late Joost van der Westhuizen with 89 caps, his reflection on past experiences and fan interactions sheds light on the team’s mindset. Recalling the less-than-warm reception post their 2016 defeat to Ireland in Cape Town, he noted the current wave of positive support has been a morale booster.
With the Springboks ready to redeem themselves after their recent slip-up at Ellis Park, the team, led by an invigorated De Allende and Kriel, is poised to tackle the Wallabies’ vigorous play head-on. As Cape Town braces for what promises to be a riveting showdown, all eyes will be on how these seasoned Springboks will fare against the fiery Aussies.
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Damian de Allende, gearing up for his 90th cap, is buzzing with anticipation for his clash with Wallabies sensation Joseph Suaalii in the upcoming Cape Town face-off this Saturday. As De Allende steps onto the pitch, alongside stalwart Jesse Kriel, the duo aims to bring their midfield magic for the 38th time against Australia’s dynamic threat.
De Allende, fresh off a recovery from a minor injury that sidelined him during the infamous Ellis Park debacle, expressed his thoughts on the young Wallaby.
"He’s very agile and explosive and he gets up in the air very well, very easily and very high,"
remarked De Allende. He further admired Suaalii’s ability to keep the play alive, drawing parallels to Rugby League techniques and even the legendary Israel Folau, acknowledging the unique flair Suaalii brings to the Aussie squad.With a clear focus on a collective effort to neutralize Suaalii’s pace, De Allende emphasized the importance of teamwork.
"For us this weekend, it’s just to make sure that we can take his pace away, but take it away together, not individually."
He assured that the responsibility of shutting down Suaalii does not rest on one player alone, highlighting the team’s strategy to boost each other’s confidence throughout the week.As De Allende approaches a significant milestone in his rugby career, tying with legends like Pieter-Steph du Toit and the late Joost van der Westhuizen with 89 caps, his reflection on past experiences and fan interactions sheds light on the team’s mindset. Recalling the less-than-warm reception post their 2016 defeat to Ireland in Cape Town, he noted the current wave of positive support has been a morale booster.
With the Springboks ready to redeem themselves after their recent slip-up at Ellis Park, the team, led by an invigorated De Allende and Kriel, is poised to tackle the Wallabies’ vigorous play head-on. As Cape Town braces for what promises to be a riveting showdown, all eyes will be on how these seasoned Springboks will fare against the fiery Aussies.