Damian Willemse Addresses Sexuality Rumours Following Bold Rich Mnisi Outfit
- Springboks player Damian Willemse sparked sexuality rumours with a daring outfit designed by Rich Mnisi
- Fans were divided on social media, with some questioning his sexuality while others defended his expression of masculinity
- Willemse subtly addressed the trolls by engaging with supportive comments on his Instagram post
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Damian Willemse, the South African rugby player, seems to have responded to rumours about his sexuality. The Springboks star drew attention when he posted pictures of himself in a striking outfit by the acclaimed designer Rich Mnisi.
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Damian Willemse’s outfit stirs up gay rumours
Social media users were left with more questions than answers after their favourite rugby player, Damian Willemse, shared pictures rocking a daring look. The star reportedly lives overseas while recovering from a damaged finger ligament.
On his Instagram page, Willemse shared a few pictures while rocking a two-piece outfit. He captioned the post:
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"Playing dress up with good company @rich_mnisi "
Fans weigh in on Willemse’s new look
Social media users were divided over Willemse's look. Some fans had questions about the outfit, while others said someone's outfit does not determine their sexuality. Although Damian Willemse didn’t directly address the trolls, he engaged with the supportive comments.
@linamallon said:
"Redefining masculinity while being surrounded by toxic masculine comments be like "
@kaidenjacobs3 commented:
"Good to see celebrities or public figures breaking stigmas and being comfortable in their masculinity! You don’t need to be gay to paint your nails "
@lukevalentine_official said:
"Can we just stop asking whether he is gay or not! Let him be who the F he wants to be. Why does he need to conform to any of your perceptions of who and what he needs to be. Just stop already!"
@thebjornsmith added:
"Brah u not helping the allegations"
@anawo.mdingi wrote:
"Is my favorite rugby player gay?"
@noko_malatji11 added:
"Hebanna!? Is Damian gay? (not judging just flabbergasted)"
Who is Damian Willemse?
Damian Willemse was born on May 7, 1998, in Strand, in the Western Cape. Due to his parents' demanding jobs, he was raised by his grandmother. He attended Paul Roos Gymnasium, a school known for producing Springbok players.
Initially, Willemse had the option to pursue a cricket career, but he decided to focus on rugby during his mid-teens. He started rugby by playing for Western Province in the U16 and U18 national tournaments. At 18, he debuted for the Stormers against the Southern Kings in 2017.
Willemse also represented South Africa U20, contributing to the team’s third-place finishes at the Junior World Championships in 2017 and 2018. He made his Test debut against Argentina in Durban shortly after turning 20 in 2018.
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