Damian de Allende Tribute | The best Inside Centre in Rugby 

Yeah, he's a great fit for what the Springboks require of their midfield. Haha he's definitely underrated, I remember before the world cup when there was a lot of fans that did not like him at 12 for us but he turned out to be the unsung hero of our campaign.

from a south african, he is the top 3 in his position in the world, wont necessarily say the best.

His development these last couple of years has been amazing!

If you want to see a perfect Centre and Flanker in one position you should checkout Henco van Wyk, That guy is going to become one of the best players in the world.

@@tasanalytics Yeah yeah, Talk him up ahaha

@@toiletsmithy3630 check out Levani Botia of Fiji his a raging bull combined flanker as well as inside center👐👐

Have to agree with that!

He's one of my favourite Springboks. I liked him from the beginning but he had n period where his defence let him and the Boks down but over the last few years he's improved in every aspect of his game. When the Boks eventually do decide to spread the ball to the wings he is quite an affective playmaker. And he always acts like that extra fetcher as seen in this video. For me personally he is one of the most well-rounded players in the world at the moment🙂

He reminds me off Ma'a Nonu in that regard. Nonu also developed his game so much over the years to the point where he was the best inside centre of his time towards the end of his career.

Would love to see him doing some passes and play making, but I dont blame the controlled game plan that SA adopted having not played together in a few years. Imagine him spreading the ball wide to unleash all the danger men on his outside.

Thanks, Appreciate it! Kwagga Smith is next later this week

@@tasanalytics Will probably be a short video? 😉 Just joking... wrote him off game 1 vs Lions but he proved himself in game 2

@@pjn123 Hahaha good one! Yeah he did not have the best 1st game but you'll see in his highlights video where he played in Japan, Their interpretation of laws at the breakdown is quite different then our laws😂. Their refs give you way more freedom to compete at the breakdown compared to international rugby. I think that's why he struggled a bit at the breakdown because that's normally his strength. But I can tell you he had some amazing runs and defence in the Top League this year.

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I didn't mean it as the best to ever play the game. It was meant as of current form. Damian still has a long way to go to be in that conversation. Like you mentioned, guys like Nonu would be hard to beat on such a list

TASanalytics agree with that. Awesome video

Yeah I agree. I also think it has to do with the gameplans of SA teams. You can see he has a lot more freedom when he plays for Munster and he proved to be very good on attack. The Boks just don't use him like that. The Stormers also didn't use him like that.

@@tasanalytics he has freedom at Munster because he has endless time and space. There is no rush defence. At stormers the outside backs were small and couldn't be relied on so he never passed to them

Damn that was stil a proper stormers side

He won a rugby championship, world cup and B&I lions tour. He already is.

Yeah it also help that he's in his peak right now playing in a system that fits him perfectly. He'll probably struggle playing in a structure like the AB's because you guys have the most skilled and versatile backline players in the world. But Damian is perfect for what the springboks need, it may not always be exciting but it gets the result! Also, Thanks for subscribing! I Appreciate it!

Will be interesting to see who takes over in 3 or 4 years. The only problem with Jan is that he is just 2 years younger than Damian. My pick for the Boks at 13 in 2-3 years would be Henco van Wyk. He is by far the most talented young prospect in SA. The Boks value defensive midfields so he make a lot of sense.

@@tasanalytics I think as far as young stars are concerned, it's better than not to talk them up as nick Mallet onces said. Nothing is guaranteed. Others are late bloomers. I don't know if you could still recall a guy by the name of wesley Moolman played in the same Monument team as Jaco Taute, Everybody was sold that he would be a springbok because in high school and age group level he was better than everyone else but quickly faded into obscurity and never lived up to the billing.it happens with young stars. I know you are a rugby man and we appreciate the videos you make but then again you better than most should know that talent alone is not enough to warrant success. Henco van wyk is pure talent but nothing is set in stone. Just to throw a spanner in the works, Evan Roos is arguably with inveted comas the best number 8 prospect of players 22 years old and younger but it is not a guarantee that he will be a springbok in 2 to 3 years. Anyone of Pepsi buthelezi, francke Horn, Elrich louw, izak Esterhuizen, Dylan Richardson, Muller Uys, George cronje and Gideon van wyk ( and plenty more) can play for the Springboks in future but then again, the players listed above will not all play for the Springboks in years to come. Another one was Ben Atiga in New Zealand, touted as a future All Blacks captain but it was never to be. Duane Vermeulen is a perfect example of the late bloomer type of player I'm referring to. Capped at age 27 and he is by far the best bok number 8 of the professional era that South Africa has produced. I'm just saying though, not criticizing you or anything.

@@anthonymokootherock1362 I wish more people could have the same reasoning as you. You make excellent points and I agree with you about everything. I know nothing is guaranteed because anything can happen in a sport like rugby. Stuff like injuries, coaching, team management can all play a significant role in a players development. Jordan Hendrikse is a very good example, he was good at school but certainly not one of the top player, yet he came out of nowhere and is now starting flyhalf for the Lions (With a ton of potential). In saying that, the reason why I think Henco is such an amazing talent is because I love the way he plays the game. I've learned so much stuff that I'll take into coaching one day by watching what he plays. The way he organizes a defence and how he always looks work is great to watch, he honestly plays like a veteran. I also like how he's able to shine without getting the ball such as the Varsity Cup where he barely got the ball but made every bit of it count. Also when his team does not get ball on attack he makes sure he gets involved on defence and is always able to get 2-3 turnovers a game with his defence. To top everything off, the guy has no ego. Even if Henco does not turn out to play for the Boks one day, I'll always make sure I don't miss a game he plays. But If there is one player made for international test rugby then it's him. The fact that he turned down big offers overseas to stay and play for the 13 green and gold jersey, makes me confident that he's going to give it his everything to achieve that. Again, I appreciate the comment. You made excellent points!

@@tasanalytics Much appreciated Thank you.

You can only replace one Damian with another Damian 😉that's why my money is on Willemse as a long term option in the 12 jersey. - he's arguably had some of his best bok moments recently, slotting in at inside center off the bench. There are obviously loads of young talent around, and who knows what the landscape will look like post RWC 2023.

I just have a few other videos scheduled over the next week. But will probably do one for him in the near future. Thanks for subscribing!

@@tasanalytics thanks I just think Willie is so under rated at times since he brings so much to our attack and defense at the back. Looking forward to the other vids 👍

@@ZALevi Your guy came through with that crucial break that led to Kolbe's try!

@@tasanalytics yes he was in great form again this series. What a game and so happy we just managed to get the win 🙏

Willie back in 2011-2014 for the cheetahs was some real magic ...

Yeah Henshaw has played better than him whenever they’ve met

Yet he has won the world cup

@@prudeuncle yes a team accomplishment he's still class...what's your point?

@@jeffrey89095 that his accomplishment are still.more esteemed team or not.

@@prudeuncle Don't think that contradicts henshaw being a better player. Otherwise is it just automatic that every individual player in the SA team are the best players in that position? Not really true.

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A very underrated brick😂

😂😂 The Springbok wings probably won't disagree. Haha but in all seriousness, that is to do with SA's gameplan. You can see in his Munster games that he actually has a lot of passes and offloads. It's not him as a player that can't do it, its to do with the attacking system.

@@tasanalytics what attacking system.is that? Lmao

@@joedennehy386 the saltiness nz fan strikes again.

@@joedennehy386 the one that wins world cups 😂

@@tasanalytics The one that Loses to the All Blacks?

Don't think you watch enough rugby.

@@dantewalters5209 ma'a nonu is better than him

@@bigsmoke7738 No one expects him to reach those levels yet. Just watch rugby properly

@@mvuyisityiwani9080 2 world cup🤫

@@bigsmoke7738 Yes Nonu has two and De Allende has one world cup. De Allende's defence, bursting play and ability to generate space for Lukhanyo Am, Mapimpi and Kolbe is impressive at times.

I try to focus on a player's last 2 playing seasons to keep the video between 6-8mins long. If I added the WP and Stormers games it would be a 20min video 😂.

@@tasanalytics I'm a Bulls supporter, hence I ain't mad buddy.

Better than any northern hemisphere centre's as well as most of the south hemispheres.

@@areyoustillridingthegoat2954 not better than Semi Radradra

@@6VITU9 He is better than Radradra, Am's rugby iq ,as well as his defense, is far superior to that of Radradra's. Just say you don't watch De Allende play,

@@areyoustillridingthegoat2954 hahahaha not even. Hahahaha Semi Radradra tackles Basteraud with ease.

@@areyoustillridingthegoat2954 you forgot that Radradra hasplayed against best 13 and made them look noob. You also don't know there are better 12 out there like Laumpe who can steam roll him any day, Botia who can smash him any day, Tuisova who can run over him any day and many other southern hemisphere players who can smash him anytime. They only won the world cup because they didn't meet All Blacks in the playoffs but he wasn't able to do anything when he played against the All Blacks during their pool matches.

Number 13 is an outside center 😄😄😅😅 they are talking about inside center (12)

Semi is good, but don't think he is such a factor in the 15 man game. If he lines you up on defence he can smash you, but doesn't defend well to his sides.

@@dantewalters5209 he got recognition from playing 15's . What are you saying man . He smashes you both on defence and offence .

@@mrlucky103 he plays both(12/13) bruh and is devastating at the wing position too.

@@remesiodelai7569 yes, he is good, but plays most of his rugby at premiership club level and most of his international rugby in sevens or against tier 2 countries. Gotta prove yourself constantly against the big boys before laying claim to be the best in the world.

So do the abs when playing against the boks. Both very equal teams

@@unleashsenshi466 But the ABs are 9-1 against them? Makes no sense

Lol ask David havilli if de allende is average. He'll probably be mumbling though considering how de allende beat him out this past 2 weekends he got smashed

I find it hard to believe he'll get an ego by watching a video, in fact, I doubt he even knows about the videos. You don't get that far by just having talent

Nope, like Handre Pollard, he plays his best matches against the All Blacks. All Blacks used to beat us in the outside backs with big, powerful wings, but these days our wings and full backs can tackle them. Our centres have always been strong defenders.

@@dantewalters5209 well.how come you keep losing then? 3 from the last 20 mate, c'mon

@@joedennehy386 Yeah, mostly close encounters, though. The pendulum has shifted though and I predict that the Boks will beat the AB's more often now, as well as 1 or 2 other teams who can establish forward dominance. Let's face it, the Boks will have the stronger forward pack and gone are the days of weak defenders like Jantjies and Rhule who missed 23 tackles between the 2 of them in the 57-0 farce.

@@joedennehy386 The teams now are completely different. This is the time of the Springboks. Just like the time of the All Blacks between 2011 and 2018. There's always a shift in world rugby and who dominates. Mostly it's the Boks and ABs. I predict the Boks will beat the ABs in the next encounter.

Let's give the wallabies some credit guys.. They had Mr perfect and won back to back world cups So I'd say change in dominance that stays in the south

With best, I mean currently playing as of 2021. He still has a bit to go to be considered as the best 12 for SA but if he continues his form for the next 3-4 years then it would be hard to argue he is one of the best 12's for SA

I used to love jan. But what did he really accomplish. Where is he now ?

He is a legend of the game, but hes hardly part of it anymore

@@longegg9892 yeah no shit what do you think happens when you retire?

Shut up

@@aifesuwaukor4513 Thats my opinion....deal with it or dont deal with it...I dont care. Immature comments like that may be original for you...but its boring to me.

How come you dont think so? He's a turnover merchant, a monster defender and can crash it up better than almost any centre. The only part of his game that's "incomplete" is his distribution but that's because his teams dont use him as one Munster, Stormers and Boks slot their 15 as a second receiver before the 12

Doesn't matter, he's a World Champion and that's enough

Bra De Allende is better than Fickou. DDA may not be to your liking because he does the basics extremely well and not flashy.

Henshaw can't lace De Allendes boots.

9 world cups 8 in Southern hemisphere You have no credibility here my friend. De allende bossed the lions. Who is Henshaw. Did he even play

@@luqmanamardien5812 A big centre who uses his strength well. But really, Semi Karevu outplayed him v the aussies.

I understand what you're saying but it's important to remember he has a very specific role in what he does for the Springboks, and he is darn good at it. But I don't think anybody can argue that it would be nice to see some more creativity from the Springboks. However I don't blame them keeping risks at a minimum in a series like the B&I Lions.

@@tasanalytics agree with you 100%. He creates a lot of space with his runs but there are times that he should just pass the ball to the player next to him. Imagine what Kolbe and Mapimpi would do if they can just get the ball a bit earlier

@@iea9677 Yeah I agree, but like you mentioned it's coaching because it's what he's told to do most of the time. Haha I honestly won't even be mad if we play Kolbe or Mapimpi at 10 just to give them more ball😂. I know they're both good with their kick chase but they're too good on attack to not get more opportunities.

@@tasanalytics yeah felt like whenever they got the ball in the series they were so dangerous. I was disappointed we didn’t get to see more of their runs.

Hahaha

Not unlike yourself....

Thanks!