Warrick Gelant

Gelant too good to ignore

Damian Willemse and Frans Steyn won’t play in the first Test between the Springboks and Wales. It’s time for the coaches to pick up the phone and give Warrick Gelant a call, writes DYLAN JACK.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and Leinster at Cape Town Stadium on 30 April 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Gelant looking to finish Stormers career on a high

John Dobson has revealed that Warrick Gelant is in ‘advanced talks’ with a French club, but says the Springbok fullback remains highly motivated to get the Stormers through the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs. DYLAN JACK reports.

Cheetahs fullback Clayton Blommetjies in action against Munster

Stormers to replace Gelant with Cheetahs star

Free State Cheetahs utility back Clayton Blommetjies has reportedly signed a deal to join the Stormers at the end of the year.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13:Captain of the DHL Stormers Deon Fourie carrying the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Dobson: Junior to negate loss of ‘world-class’ Fourie

The Stormers will be without breakdown king Deon Fourie when they take on the Glasgow Warriors but coach John Dobson is confident Junior Pokomela will fill the void with aplomb. DYLAN JACK reports.

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stormers boosted as Gelant, Moerat return from injury

Warrick Gelant and Salmaan Moerat have both returned to fitness and have been included in the Stormers’ matchday squad to face Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Friday night.

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers kicks up field during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs held at DHL Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 14 November 2020 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Bok duo back to boost Stormers against Bulls

Warrick Gelant and Scarra Ntubeni will both return from injury for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 23: Damian Willemse during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on November 23, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Willemse back at fullback for Stormers

Damian Willemse will shift to fullback for the Stormers in one of four changes for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys in Cape Town on Saturday.

Watch: Gelant’s football skills leads to Stormers try

Messi and Ronaldo would be proud of Warrick Gelant after the Stormers fullback showcased deft ball-control that resulted in Leolin Zas rounding off a great try against Cardiff.

Highlights: Six-try Stormers maintain URC playoff push

The Stormers capped off another perfect round for South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a dominant victory over Cardiff Rugby in Cape Town on Sunday.