Damian de Allende
Damian de Allende is a South African professional rugby union player known for his exceptional skills as a center. He has represented the Springboks in multiple international competitions, including the Rugby World Cup, where he played a vital role in South Africa's triumph in 2019. De Allende is praised for his powerful running, tactical awareness, and defensive capabilities, making him a key player in both his club career and national team. His strategic play and ability to read the game have earned him a reputation as one of the top inside centers in world rugby.
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The mix of Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, Canan Moodie, Damian Willemse and even Andre Esterhuizen gives them different ways of playing.
Matt Dawson column: 'England players now double in size in shirt'
United Kingdom· 2026-02-08
It’s instructive to look at the team which went toe-to-toe with Toulouse and take a note those who are no longer there, namely the departed Damian de Allende.
Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transition – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-20
Damian de Allende played a key role in South Africa's attack.
Brave Ireland fall to ferocious Springboks in card-laden battle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-23
Damian de Allende is mentioned as a key player for South Africa's rugby team.
All Blacks: Richie McCaw’s men rated above current Springboks by British rugby writers
New Zealand· 2025-10-29
The Boks rested proven veteran Damian de Allende to leave 173 combined test caps in their backline.
All Blacks v South Africa: Springboks run rampant to hand Scott Robertson’s side record loss in WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
With Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel, the latter last week’s captain, gone from the midfield.
All Blacks prepare for revamped Springboks after Rassie Erasmus gamble - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Damian de Allende is one of the Springboks' critical players.
All Blacks v Springboks: Eden Park result highlights teams’ conflicting trajectories – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Damian de Allende delivered a typically bustling and brutal performance.
Springboks player ratings: The South African stars who struggled against All BlacksNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Damian de Allende has recovered from injury and will reunite with Kriel.
South Africa v Australia live updates: Rugby Championship test, Cape TownNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Damian de Allende's return significantly boosts the Springboks.
Wallabies double down on speed for Springboks rematch
Australia· 2025-08-22
Leinster got too cute in their selection, leaving Jordie Barrett, who along with Damian de Allende is one of the top two inside centres in world rugby, on the bench.
Too cute Leinster must make loss to Northampton a line-in-the-sand moment – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
