Warrick Gelant

Boks: We shot ourselves in the foot

Debutant Deon Fourie and 2019 World Cup winner Warrick Gelant admitted that too many mistakes from the Springboks allowed Wales to snatch a historic win over the world champions on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 14: Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers celebrate the try with Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on November 14, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok completes move to France

French Top 14 club Racing 92 have confirmed the signing of a Springbok World Cup hero as one of six new arrivals for next season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: John Dobson during the post match press conference after the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dobson: I would love to beat Jake in final

John Dobson admits that Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship final between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will be like a “Test match” with plenty of emotion between both teams.

Marcell Coetzee of the Springboks during the Farewell Test match between South Africa and Argentina at Loftus Versfeld

Bok coach mum on Coetzee, Gelant exclusion

Jacques Nienaber has refused to be drawn to comment on the reasons why Marcell Coetzee and Warrick Gelant have not been involved in the Springbok camps to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Wales.

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.

SA URC Team of the Season: Surprise pick at 10

Here is South Africa’s 2021/22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship team of the season according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

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.