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No easy oriental climes for Bok Warrick Gelant, he wants tough French rugby

Ken Borland

"I feel I can still take my game up a notch, I can still get better now that my body has no issues. And I haven’t given up on the Springboks either."

Warrick Gelant is heading to France to continue his career. Picture: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images

For current members of the Springbok squad, the decision to join an overseas club provides a couple of options: They can either earn a big pay packet but play less demanding rugby in oriental climes, or they can go to Europe, still earn plenty and compete in arguably the most competitive leagues in the world. Warrick Gelant is forthright about his decision to join Racing 92 in France being all about becoming a better player; he is adamant playing for the Springboks is his ultimate and he wants a regular starting berth. Last season was so special for him at...

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