Duane: There’s still a lot in the tank
Duane Vermeulen expects an even more clinical effort from the Springboks in their World Cup opener against Scotland following the record-breaking win over New Zealand.
Duane Vermeulen expects an even more clinical effort from the Springboks in their World Cup opener against Scotland following the record-breaking win over New Zealand.
Jasper Wiese is relishing the battle for the Springbok No 8 jersey with veteran Duane Vermeulen, who the younger back-row bruiser is thrilled to see “playing very good rugby”.
Duane Vermeulen remembers the first Springbok jersey he ever bought as a youngster and recently meeting the person who sold it to him.
Schalk Burger says Duane Vermeulen, with several standout performances recently, has answered the naysayers who suggested that the Springbok No 8 is past it.
One of SA rugby’s legendary hard men, Duane Vermeulen has been included on a list of the greatest back-row bruisers to have ever played the sport.
Duane Vermeulen said ill-discipline caused the Springboks to make hard work of the clash against a relentless Pumas outfit at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Duane Vermeulen will use the emotion of his final home Test to power the Springboks to a “special” victory in their World Cup farewell match against Argentina on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber has been left delighted with Duane Vermeulen’s return to form as the veteran No 8 prepares to captain the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.
Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
No 8 Rob Valetini is set to resume his rivalry with Duane Vermeulen at Loftus Versfeld and says that the Wallabies are braced for a physical onslaught from the Springboks on Saturday.