Warrick Gelant

A member of the victorious South Africa national team at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, Warrick Gelant has established himself as a prominent rugby fullback with a career marked by significant team victories and individual accolades. His pathway to international success began with his selection for the South African Schools team in both 2012 and 2013. In 2014, Gelant represented the South Africa Under-20 side at the IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand, where his team finished as runners-up. The same year, he was included in the South African Sevens side for the 2014–15 Sevens World Series, winning both the 2014 Dubai Sevens and the 2014 South Africa Sevens titles.

During his time with the DHL Stormers, he has achieved over 60 caps, demonstrating his sustained contribution and impact on the team’s performance. His career reflects a trajectory of continuous development, from representing SWD at the Under-13 Craven Week in 2008 and Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2011, to becoming a Rugby World Cup winner and a respected fullback in both domestic and international rugby.