Duane Vermeulen was lauded by South African Rugby Union President Mark Alexander as a "Springbok great" following the decision to retire by the double Rugby World Cup-winning No. 8 and a former captain of the national team.
The Springboks have unveiled an eye-catching team for Sunday's do-or-die Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France in Paris, with one or two selections no doubt set to take fansby surprise.
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen admits he is seriously considering turning his hand to coaching when he hangs up his rugby boots.
As he prepares to return to the fray on Sunday, Duane Vermeulen reckons the Springboks' best rugby at this year's Rugby World Cup might still be ahead of them.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained why Duane Vermeulen was seen in the coaches' box during their Rugby World Cup match against Ireland.
Battle-hardened Springbok Duane Vermeulen admitted that he almost called time on his career before he was selected to play in his third Rugby World Cup.