Erasmus explains microphone use

Rassie Erasmus says he chatted to Duane Vermeulen over an earpiece during last Saturday’s Test in Cardiff simply to check on an injury.

Duane set for dual role

Rassie Erasmus says Duane Vermeulen will not be utilised exclusively as a blindside flank against England on Saturday. 

Vermeulen officially joins Bulls

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has officially been announced as a Blue Bulls player, the union confirmed on Friday. 

Vermeulen: Springboks still my priority

Star No 8 Duane Vermeulen says the decision to play in Japan while the Springboks compete in the Rugby Championship was made in December last year. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bath enter race for Vermeulen

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being pursued by English Premiership side Bath as a possible signing after he finishes his stint in Japan.

Springbok tactics may surprise England

Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Vermeulen: Kolisi a special leader

Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

WP denies Vermeulen link

Western Province Rugby Union president Thelo Wakefield has hinted that No 8 Duane Vermeulen is not part of their plans going forward.

Vermeulen set to miss Rugby Championship

Duane Vermeulen’s contract with his new Japanese club could prevent him from playing for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Vermeulen to leave Toulon

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal says Duane Vermeulen will leave the French club at the end of the season.