Damian Willemse is openly enthused about what this year's end-of-year tour represents — the chance to compete for silverware, which adds a edge he hasn't experienced in this context before. But the piece doesn't let that excitement run unchecked: Willemse is quick to flag Italy as a genuine threat that the Boks can't afford to overlook in pursuit of the bigger prize.
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Willemse senses something different about this year's end-of-year tour
Willemse flags a new motivation on this year's end-of-year tour — silverware on the line — but tempers the excitement with a clear warning not to underestimate Italy.
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