
Veteran Springbok centre Damian de Allende says he is still learning his trade in the midfield, crediting the All Blacks for pushing his game forward, according to TimesLIVE. The report highlights the experienced South African player's view that facing top-tier opposition continues to shape and improve his performances.
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