Poll: Greatest Bok No 8
Has Duane Vermeulen retired as the greatest Bok No 8 of all time?
Has Duane Vermeulen retired as the greatest Bok No 8 of all time?
Duane Vermeulen has been linked with a valedictory return to the Stormers, where he could reportedly start his move into coaching.
SA Rugby are reportedly happy to let Rassie Erasmus fill the role of Springbok head coach in the interim, with Jacques Nienaber departing for Ireland.
Schalk Burger and Victor Matfield were delighted with Duane Vermeulen’s leadership in helping the Springboks see off a French onslaught in the World Cup quarter-final clash.
Springbok heavyweights Duane Vermeulen and Ox Nche lock horns during a training session, with neither man willing to give an inch!
Duane Vermeulen picked up some tips sitting in the coaches’ box for the Boks’ World Cup loss to Ireland, but the veteran loose forward is eager to face Tonga on Sunday.
Jacques Nienaber has hailed Duane Vermeulen as someone made for the “big moments” while opening up on the veteran’s role with the Springboks as a coach and player.
Springbok star Duane Vermeulen opens up on losing his father at a young age, and how it inspired him to become one of the best No 8s in the world.
Duane Vermeulen has toiled to reach and maintain the required levels of conditioning to secure his place as a power forward in the Springbok pack.
With eight days remaining before the 2023 Rugby World Cup begins in France, SARugbymag.co.za hails the standout No 8s to represent the Springboks at the tournament.