Duane Vermeulen knocked out attempting try-saving tackle on Maxime Medard

Toulon's hard-hitting number eight Duane Vermeulen was knocked out cold attempting a thumping try-saving tackle against Toulouse recently. The Springbok star will be out of action for two weeks following this big knock in Toulon's 31-8 loss. Vermeuelen, who nearly missed out on the World Cup following neck surgery in July, was stretchered off and taken to hospital with a head injury. He later tweeted that he was okay, but will be out of action for the next two weeks. "Just a quick update on my injury from the past weekend top 14 clash: all good. got knocked out in the tackle and woke up with …