Springbok Damian Willemse dedicates win to paralysed friend
On Sunday, the Springboks defeated the Romanians with an overwhelming victory.
This past weekend, the Boks took another win as they beat Romania 76-0 at the Bordeaux Stadium in France in their second Rugby World Cup game.
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While the win was another enjoyable highlight for many, including full-back Damian Willemse, this game also meant so much more to some.
In an Instagram post after the win, Willemse thanked the fans for their support and dedicated the Boks' victory to a close friend, Benje Momberg.
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Momberg was recently shot during a robbery and was left paralysed after the incident.
Together, Damian and Benje attended Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch and played for the school's first team.
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Willemse was also seen wearing an armband with Benje's name on it during the game (as pictured above).
You can read his heartfelt post below:
Next up, the Springboks will be taking on the Irish on the 23rd of September.
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