Damian Willemse

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.

Stormers suffer big injury blow for URC playoff

The Stormers will be without the in-form Damian Willemse for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Edinburgh in Cape Town on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Damian Willemse of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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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.

Dobson hails ‘special’ Willemse on eve of Stormers milestone

Coach John Dobson spoke passionately about Damian Willemse as the playmaker is set to make his 50th appearance for the Stormers on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Dobson: Willemse perfect for Galway gale

Stormers head coach John Dobson says Damian Willemse will suit the wet and windy conditions they are expecting to play in when they face Connacht in Ireland on Saturday.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try 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

Dobson reveals the secret to flashy Stormers trio

Spectators see the flashy side-steps and deft touches but what makes Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse, Manie Libbok and Warrick Gelant so special is their obsession with rugby, according to coach John Dobson.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Libbok rewards Stormers’ faith

Stormers head coach John Dobson says some ‘frank discussions’ with Manie Libbok have helped the former Junior Springbok flyhalf settle in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Stormers blow away toothless Lions

The Stormers scored four tries to clinch a commanding 32-10 bonus-point win in over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Stormers load Willemse and Gelant for Lions hunt

Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant will both start for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.