Damian Willemse

Stormers bring in Gelant against Sharks

The Stormers have given Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant a much-anticipated start in one of a couple of changes to the team to face the Sharks in Cape Town 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

Stormers set to start Gelant in reverse fixture against Sharks

Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman says they plan to give Warrick Gelant a long-awaited start in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks in Cape Town.

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.

Stormers to stick with Gelant on bench

Coach John Dobson remains committed to his plan to use Warrick Gelant as an impact player off the Stormers bench. DYLAN JACK reports.

Le Roux is a losing concern

The loss against England at Twickenham made it clear that the Springboks have some big calls to make in 2022, writes Zelim Nel.

Boks need fast start against ‘smart’ Wales

Captain Siya Kolisi says a clinical performance from first to final whistle will be required for the Springboks to snap a run of four straight losses against Wales in Cardiff.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Damian Willemse congratulates try scorer Aphelele Fassi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

With victory a long shot and the form of key players in doubt, the merits of resisting tactical changes to the Springbok lineup for the Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks in Gold Coast are dubious, writes ZELIM NEL.

Matfield: I got it wrong

Victor Matfield has apologised for comments he made following the Springboks’ first Test against Australia wherein he questioned Damian Willemse’s quality as a player.

Willemse: ‘Chilled’ Frans Steyn sharing tips, tricks

Damian Willemse has lauded Frans Steyn’s leadership qualities, saying the 34-year-old willingly shares his knowledge and experiences with the youngsters in the Bok squad.

Pick your breakout Bok

Which player in this week’s second-string Springbok team will use the match against Argentina as a springboard to the first-choice lineup?

Damian Willemse of South Africa challenged by Giorgi Kveseladze (l) and Merab Sharikadze of Georgia during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Watch: Willemse’s cameo at centre for Boks

Having featured predominantly at fullback for the Springboks previously, what did you make of Damian Willemse’s performance at inside centre for the Springboks in their Test match against Georgia?