Duane Vermeulen

Jantjies and Wiese on the state of the Springboks

In the wake of their dominant victory over Los Pumas on Saturday evening, Springboks Elton Jantjies and Jasper Wiese spoke on the general spirit within the team which appears to be going from strength...

Springbok injury update on Pieter-Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen and Faf de Klerk

Springboks switch focus to Rugby Championship

The Springboks arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday with their focus set firmly on the Rugby Championship against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.   This comes after the Boks wrapped...

Specman, Du Preez, Grobbelaar earn Bok call-ups

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named three new additions to the national squad on Monday, with Rosko Specman, Dan du Preez and Johan Grobbelaar called up to join the Boks in Cape Town.     The...

Springboks welcome back stalwart number 8

The good news keeps on coming for the Springboks as stalwart number 8 Duane Vermeulen has joined the squad ahead of the series-deciding third Test.    The 35 year-old has been recovering...

Looking ahead to the first Test: SA vs B&I Lions

While it may be devoid of the of the passionate chants of the red-clad Lions supporters in the stands, while the bruising Springbok tackles won’t be met with hear the roars of their fans rising into...

The Springbok back row in Siya Kolisi's absence

The Springboks could be without influential captain Siya Kolisi in the open test match against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   Kolisi is one of several players who have been stuck...

Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Springboks injury concerns

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided positive news concerning the fitness of star looseforward Pieter-Steph du Toit.   The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year will recover...

Gearing up for the unofficial "fourth test"

In what is being not unfairly termed an unofficial “fourth test”, South Africa ‘A’ take the pitch to meet the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town this (Wednesday) evening.     Rassie...

Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Duane Vermeulen

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on loose forward Duane Vermeulen.    Speaking to the media after the South Africa A team announcement, Erasmus...