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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa, speaks with Rassie Erasmus, Coach of South Africa, prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks in no rush to replace Nienaber

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.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France.

Ex-Boks hail ‘calm’ Duane

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.

Watch: Duane wrestles an ox

Springbok heavyweights Duane Vermeulen and Ox Nche lock horns during a training session, with neither man willing to give an inch!

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa goes intom tackle with Michael Hooper of Australia during the 2023 Rugby Championship between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 08 July 2023

‘Coach’ Duane desperate to play again

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.

Duane provides Boks with fresh ‘Flo’

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.

Watch: Duane doing it for his dad

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 summoning World Cup reserves

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.

World Cup countdown: 8 days to go!

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.

Duane Vermeulen in action against the All Blacks at Twickenham

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.

Wiese not worried about Duane

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”.