duane vermeulen Archives

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