Saffa bruiser eyes England call-up

Published by Devin Hermanus on August 29, 2024

SA-born utility forward Jacques Vermeulen has his sights set on representing England, aiming to catch the eye of head coach Steve Borthwick.

Watch: Saffa bruiser bounces Bears star

Exeter Chiefs loose forward Jacques Vermeulen sent Bristol Bears flyhalf Callum Sheedy sprawling with a powerful fend in an English Premiership clash on Friday.

Vermeulen grounded in SA after robbery

Published by Dylan Jack on September 14, 2022

Former Sharks loose forward Jacques Vermeulen has been unable to return to England to play for Exeter Chiefs after his passport was stolen in a car robbery.

Vermeulen to ‘fight like a dog’ for Exeter

Published by Devin Hermanus on April 25, 2022

Jacques Vermeulen says Exeter Chiefs will “fight like dogs” to secure a playoff berth in the English Premiership.

Saffas Abroad: Fit-again Vermeulen sparks Exeter

Published by Dylan Jack on March 7, 2022

SARugbymag.co.za wraps all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including a look at Jacques Vermeulen’s man of the match performance in his first game back after a 10-month injury layoff.

Watch: Saffas shine in European Cup quarter-finals

Several South Africans were in top form during this past weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-finals, which included man-of-the-match performances from Cheslin Kolbe, Jacques Vermeulen and Michael Rhodes for their respective clubs.

Watch: Du Preez’s stunning try

Robert du Preez beat several defenders on his way to a brilliant solo effort against the Exeter Chiefs, while Jacques Vermeulen also crashed his way over the tryline for the visitors, who extended their lead at the top of the English Premiership table this past weekend.

Chiefs surge past Sharks

Published by SA Rugby magazine on August 21, 2020

Jacques Vermeulen starred as the Exeter Chiefs recorded a stunning come-from-behind 32-22 bonus-point win over the Sale Sharks in Eccles on Friday.

Saffas Abroad: Vermeulen helps Exeter go top

Published by SA Rugby magazine on February 17, 2020

Jacques Vermeulen scored a try to help the Exeter Chiefs claim a 26-15 victory over Gloucester and climb to the top of the English Premiership table.

Graphic: Saffas Abroad

Published by SA Rugby magazine on January 23, 2020

SA Rugby magazine highlights the top-performing Saffas Abroad during last weekend’s Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and Japanese Top League fixtures.