Stormers star Gelant: A student of the game expanding his rugby arsenal

HE'S a student of the game, and the day Warrick Gelant stops learning new skills to add to his impressive arsenal on the rugby field will likely be the day he plays his final match.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

After impressing for the Stormers with his magical attacking skills in the very first season of the United Rugby Championship (URC), Gelant has strived to develop his abilities over the last couple of seasons to not just add a different dimension to his gameplay, but also to what the Cape side brings on a game day.

And while he admits that sometimes he hasn’t been on the same wavelength as his teammates with his attacking abilities, the mercurial fullback has a newfound appreciation for his role within the side.

Often seen as the go-to guy to spark the Cape side’s attack, with Springboks Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as well as fellow Outeniqua High alumnus Manie Libbok, Gelant has sort of taken a back-seat with the role of the chief spark of their attack.

He has started focusing on playing a more versatile role in the side instead, whether it’s kicking off both feet to relieve pressure or sticking his head in a breakdown to win over crucial possession.