Kwagga’s Test-match trajectory only points up
In the absence of Pieter-Steph Du Toit, Kwagga Smith has stepped in and stepped up, and began to redefine the role of an archetypical... Read more
Duane to dominate on return to Test rugby
Duane Vermeulen’s return to Test rugby this coming weekend will be colossal for the Springboks Rugby Championship campaign, because he was built for the... Read more
Wild card Kwagga indicates a trick up the sleeve
Legendary former Welsh and British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs believes the selection of Kwagga Smith at number 8 for the Springboks first... Read more
Duane’s defiant Bulls are the Kings of the Currie Cup
It took the Bulls 99 minutes to subdue the Sharks but it would have been the biggest implosion had the hosts not won their... Read more
Turgid to watch, terrific that it happened as Green Boks suffocate Gold Boks
Credit to the players for actually wanting to play in front of no-one at Newlands. The concept of the match – to honour Newlands... Read more
The brilliant Bok No 8 who isn’t the dynamic Duane Vermeulen
Which Springbok No 8 has been that good since 1992 that Mark Keohane, in his series #DreamTeam would overlook the brilliant Duane Vermeulen and... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Shackling Underhill & Curry key, says South Africa hero Vermeulen
Sam Underhill and Tom Curry had been in dominant form for England at the World Cup and Duane Vermeulen knew they had to be... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy props Lovotti and Quaglio handed three-match bans
Nicola Quaglio has not escaped punishment for a tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, while Andrea Lovotti also faced a three-game ban.
‘Honoured’ Vermeulen plans to lead Springboks by example
Lining up as South Africa captain for the first time in New Zealand on Saturday, Duane Vermeulen aims to lead by example.
Vermeulen to skipper much-changed Springboks in New Zealand
Rassie Erasmus has made 12 changes to his team as South Africa prepare for New Zealand, with Duane Vermeulen captain against the All Blacks.
Papier’s first start as Rassie names Springbok side
Embrose Papier will start his first ever test this weekend against Scotland as one of three changes to the starting XV that beat France... Read more
Pieter-Steph back to lock as Duane plays 7
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will start Duane Vermeulen at No 7 against England, with the form No 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit switching to lock.... Read more
Kubota Spears land Springbok Vermeulen
Duane Vermeulen had been linked with a move to Bath, but he will continue his career in Japan after leaving Toulon.
Super Springbok Duane Vermeulen joins Kubota Spears
No longer contracted to Toulon, springbok number eight Duane Vermuelen has signed with Japanese side Kubota Spears.
Duane in for the long run, despite Rugby Championship absence
Duane Vermeulen, who has been colossal for the Boks in making his international return will unfortunately not feature in one game of the Rugby... Read more
Springboks outmuscle England to seal series
It was not a comeback on the same scale as the first Test, but South Africa fought back from 12-0 down to beat England... Read more
