Duane sets sights on Lions in 2021
In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen reflects on an emotional moment after the World Cup final and reiterates his desire to face the British & Irish Lions in 2021.
Vermeulen: Stick with your family
Duane Vermeulen says he is so grateful to be back home with his family after desperately returning just in time before South Africa went into lockdown.
Our Springbok XV: The back row
In the fourth instalment of a five-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their best Springbok XV of the past 25 years.
Chance encounter helped Duane return to SA
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has revealed how a fortunate encounter with a good samaritan enabled him to return home after initial fears of being stranded in Japan.
Boks still loving life in Japan
Three World Cup-winning Springboks scored and several others also starred in round five of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.
Throwback Thursday: Vermeulen in 2015
A look back at an interview we did with World Cup-winning Springbok Duane Vermeulen back in 2015.
Duane delivers big time in Japan
Duane Vermeulen and Lappies Labuschagne played starring roles in the Kobuta Spears’ win over Sanix Blues, while other Saffas made telling contributions across round four of the Japanese Top League.
Duane: Nienaber never backs down
World Cup-winner Duane Vermeulen believes that the new coaching structure will improve the Springboks’ chances of sustained success. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Comment: Can a local No 8 stand up?
While overseas stars Marcell Coetzee and Dan du Preez are both thriving at their respective clubs, DYLAN JACK looks at locally based players who could come through at eighthman.
SA Player of the Year: The nominees
Five Springbok players have been nominated in the South African Player of the Year category. Here we take a closer look at each contender.
