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Antrim , United Kingdom - 4 March 2022; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Cardiff at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Duane: I was in a bad spot in South Africa

Duane Vermeulen says he could have stayed at the Vodacom Bulls, but chose to join Irish side Ulster rather than being “stuck in one place”.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa looks on during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Duane to soften up Wales for rookies?

An experienced Springbok lineup must have already beaten Wales twice before Jacques Nienaber will consider picking uncapped youngsters for the final Test of the July series.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 10 December 2021; Duane Vermeulen during Ulster rugby captain's run at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By John Dickson/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Vermeulen anticipating hostile reception on SA return

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says he isn’t expecting a warm welcome when he thunders into the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls during Ulster’s tour of South Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa is tackled by Tom Curry and Jonny May of England during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Jones: Will ageing Boks make it to 2023?

England coach Eddie Jones has questioned whether the Springbok veterans will be able to sustain their excellent form until the 2023 World Cup.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Vermeulen starts as Kolbe misses Boks-Wallabies clash

The Springboks have welcomed Duane Vermeulen back into the team to face the Wallabies in Gold Coast on Sunday, but will be without the injured Cheslin Kolbe. You may also like

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 02: Duane Vermeulen catches the ball during the South Africa Springbok training session held on August 02, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Re-energised Vermeulen sets sights on new goals

Bok stalwart Duane Vermeulen may have recently missed out on ticking off a Lions series win from his rugby ‘bucket list’, but he has not ruled out the possibility of reaching for another lofty goal. You may also like

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 02: Duane Vermeulen (R) looks on during the South Africa Springbok training session held on August 02, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bok coach: Duane a handful at training as he nears full fitness

Duane Vermeulen is nearing the final phase of his injury rehabilitation, with Bok coach Jacques Nienaber confirming the No 8 is keen to take contact again. You may also like

Van Staden out of Pumas rematch, Duane back for Australia leg

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Marco van Staden has joined the list of injured loose forwards after picking up a knock during the last minute of the first Test against Argentina. You may also like

Bulls without Vermeulen, Nyakane for Rainbow Cup opener

The Vodacom Bulls will start their Rainbow Cup campaign against the Lions without injured captain Duane Vermeulen and vice-captain Trevor Nyakane. You may also like

Vermeulen named SA Rugby’s best

Springbok No 8 and Vodacom Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen was named as the 2020 SA Rugby Player of the Year on Thursday. You may also like