Get ready to roll out the red carpet this Friday night because Dewaldt Duvenage is about to hit a major milestone! The savvy scrumhalf will strut into the Stormers’ centurion club when he takes to the field against the Ospreys in Cape Town. That’s right, he’s joining the ranks of Stormers’ legends like Jean de Villiers and Siya Kolisi by donning that coveted jersey for the 100th time.
Duvenage, who first dazzled for the Stormers back in 2009, has been the epitome of consistency and cool under pressure. Whether it's sparking plays from the start or jumping in off the bench, he’s been the guy you can count on. Reflecting on his illustrious career, the first game still twinkles in his memory. “Always special pulling the jersey over your head for the first time,” Duvenage reminisced. He even bagged a try in that debut, though he’s a bit fuzzy on the opponent. “I want to say it was against the Lions.”
“That was really special, and a real standout memory,”
But it’s not just about the on-field heroics for Duvenage. The off-field moments have left quite the impression too, though he keeps the juicy details close to his chest. A standout rugby memory? The 2010 Super 14 final, which still gives him the chills. Yet, it’s another unexpected moment that truly stands out—playing flyhalf and nailing the winning conversion against the Blues at Eden Park. But for Duvenage, it was Schalk Burger’s halftime pep talk that really turned the tide. “Schalla silenced everyone – even the coaches – and explained how we were going to win that match. And it happened just as he said it would. A real goosebumps moment.”
After jaunts with Perpignan and Benetton overseas, the pull of home was undeniable for Duvenage. “After my stint abroad, there was nowhere else I was going to come back to but the Stormers,” he declared. The vibe, the spirit, the fans—it’s all part of the unique Stormers' experience. “You play for the fans, you play for the faithful – it’s just a really special place to be.”
So, as the lights go up this Friday, watch Dewaldt Duvenage make his centurion mark, forever etching his name among the Stormers' greats. It’s not just a game; it’s a celebration of a stellar career and the magic of rugby camaraderie.
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Get ready to roll out the red carpet this Friday night because Dewaldt Duvenage is about to hit a major milestone! The savvy scrumhalf will strut into the Stormers’ centurion club when he takes to the field against the Ospreys in Cape Town. That’s right, he’s joining the ranks of Stormers’ legends like Jean de Villiers and Siya Kolisi by donning that coveted jersey for the 100th time.
Duvenage, who first dazzled for the Stormers back in 2009, has been the epitome of consistency and cool under pressure. Whether it's sparking plays from the start or jumping in off the bench, he’s been the guy you can count on. Reflecting on his illustrious career, the first game still twinkles in his memory. “Always special pulling the jersey over your head for the first time,” Duvenage reminisced. He even bagged a try in that debut, though he’s a bit fuzzy on the opponent. “I want to say it was against the Lions.”
“That was really special, and a real standout memory,”
But it’s not just about the on-field heroics for Duvenage. The off-field moments have left quite the impression too, though he keeps the juicy details close to his chest. A standout rugby memory? The 2010 Super 14 final, which still gives him the chills. Yet, it’s another unexpected moment that truly stands out—playing flyhalf and nailing the winning conversion against the Blues at Eden Park. But for Duvenage, it was Schalk Burger’s halftime pep talk that really turned the tide. “Schalla silenced everyone – even the coaches – and explained how we were going to win that match. And it happened just as he said it would. A real goosebumps moment.”
After jaunts with Perpignan and Benetton overseas, the pull of home was undeniable for Duvenage. “After my stint abroad, there was nowhere else I was going to come back to but the Stormers,” he declared. The vibe, the spirit, the fans—it’s all part of the unique Stormers' experience. “You play for the fans, you play for the faithful – it’s just a really special place to be.”
So, as the lights go up this Friday, watch Dewaldt Duvenage make his centurion mark, forever etching his name among the Stormers' greats. It’s not just a game; it’s a celebration of a stellar career and the magic of rugby camaraderie.