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Daniel Johannes "Duane" Vermeulen (born 3 July 1986) is a former South African professional rugby union player who previously played for the South Africa national team. He also previously played for Ulster Rugby in the United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Blue Bulls and the Pumas, Free State Cheetahs and Western Province in South African domestic rugby, the Cheetahs, Stormers and Bulls in Super Rugby and Toulon in the Top 14. He was an instrumental part of South Africa winning the 2019 Rugby ...
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Nov 8, 2023 · Two-time World Cup-winner Duane Vermeulen has confirmed his retirement from all rugby. The 37-year-old Vermeulen made the news official on Wednesday, just days after the Boks’ trophy tour of ...
Jun 17, 2021 · Duane Vermeulen was born in Nespruit, now known as Mbombela, on 3 July 1986. He hails from the same city as Faf de Klerk – the two even attended the same school, albeit in different age groups. 2. He played rugby under Rassie Erasmus early in his career. Back in 2006, Erasmus was the Free State Cheetahs coach, when Vermeulen was only 19.
May 4, 2023 · Duane Vermeulen, player of the match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, was considered a major coup for Ulster when he joined from the Bulls in 2021. United Rugby Championship quarter-final ...
Dec 23, 2021 · South African forward Duane Vermeulen arrived at Ulster with a big reputation and undoubted pedigree. The number eight was a World Cup winner with the Springboks in 2019 and fans of the Irish ...
Nov 8, 2023 · Springbok Duane Vermeulen during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. South African Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to double Rugby World Cup-winning number eight Duane Vermeulen, who has announced his retirement. The 37-year-old played the last of his 76 Tests in the World Cup Final win over the All Blacks in Paris last month.
Nov 8, 2023 · Duane Vermeulen of South Africa applauds the fans following his sides victory after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) Copied to clipboard; 32 ; 0 . South Africa Rugby released a statement today confirming the international ...
Apr 22, 2024 · One of South African rugby’s legendary hardmen, Duane Vermeulen was a powerhouse from the back of the scrum and respected leader for the DHL Stormers. Nicknamed ‘Thor’ for his likeness to the mythological Norse god, the formidable No.8 gained a reputation across the globe for his fearless ball carries and rib-tickling tackles. Vermeulen’s abrasive and physical style, married with an acute tactical awareness and calming presence, made him the ideal on-field defensive general for the ...
Sep 16, 2021 · Ulster have signed South African World Cup-winning back-row forward Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the autumn Tests in November. Vermeulen, 35, has signed a deal to play for the ...
