Stormers ‘Thor’: Duane Vermeulen
One of South African rugby’s legendary hardmen, Duane Vermeulen was a powerhouse from the back of the scrum and respected leader for the DHL Stormers.
How Rassie dealt with bickering Duane, Eben
Rassie Erasmus dropped a bombshell on a disjointed Springbok leadership group following the 2023 Rugby World Cup defeat to Ireland.
‘They don’t call it the Bomb Squad for nothing’
Double world champions RG Snyman and Duane Vermeulen emphasise the immense impact and responsibility of those players selected to feature off the Springbok bench.
Jake: Duane helped Bulls down Stormers
Jake White says Duane Vermeulen had a hand in the Vodacom Bulls’ win against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, and hopes the former Bok is available to help when the season resumes.
Watch: The best of Bok bruiser Wiese
Jasper Wiese is primed and ready to succeed Duane Vermeulen as the starting Springbok No 8, as this compilation video of his best bumps and carries shows.
Louw: Duane smashed me, twice!
Elrigh Louw has recalled how Duane Vermeulen taught him a harsh lesson during a Vodacom Bulls training session.
Duane’s Bok role not a case of ‘jobs for pals’
A coaching position for Duane Vermeulen at SA Rugby has nothing to do with favouritism, and more about the value he will add to the Springboks on defence, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Minister of Sport hails Duane’s new role
Duane Vermeulen’s appointment to SA Rugby’s mobi-coaching unit has been “applauded” by minister of sport Zizi Kodwa, who welcomed the changes to the Springbok coaching staff.
Bok coaching shake-up confirmed
SA Rugby has officially announced the new coaching staff for the Springboks, while Rassie Erasmus has signed on as head coach until the end of 2027.
Duane set for Bok job
Duane Vermeulen is set to take up a high-ranking role with SA Rugby where he will work alongside Rassie Erasmus at the Springboks.
