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Watch: Duane recalls first Bok jersey

Duane Vermeulen remembers the first Springbok jersey he ever bought as a youngster and recently meeting the person who sold it to him.

Schalk: Duane has silenced his critics

Schalk Burger says Duane Vermeulen, with several standout performances recently, has answered the naysayers who suggested that the Springbok No 8 is past it.

Duane makes top 8 of world’s best

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.

South Africa's number eight Duane Vermeulen (2ndL) runs with the ball during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Duane rues Boks’ discipline

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.

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Duane wants to go out with a bang

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.

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

Nienaber: That’s the Duane I know!

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.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Niggle-free Duane ready to dent Wallabies

Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

epa09463218 Australia's player Rob Valetini (C) is tackled by Damien de Allende (L) of South Africa during the Rugby Championship Round 3 match between South Africa's Springboks and Australia's Wallabies at CBus Stadium, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 12 September 2021.

Valetini: Wallabies ready for Bok bullies

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.

Watch: Bok No 8s create magic

Back-row bruisers Duane Vermeulen and Jasper Wiese have been outstanding ambassadors for SA rugby abroad with Ulster and Leicester Tigers, respectively.

Duane leads Boks, Kleyn starts

Duane Vermeulen will captain a Springbok side featuring a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting fringe players in the Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday.