'Switched on' Duane admits 'cold' Bok return will be challenge: 'I'll give it all for 40 mins'
Duane Vermeulen's latest return to international rugby will very much be a case of matter over mind, to flip the hackneyed phrase.
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'Enforcer' Duane Vermeulen starts for Boks vs All Blacks in Frans Malherbe's 50th Test
Fulcrum back-row forward Duane Vermeulen has been named to start at No 8 for the Springboks in their second Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lood de Jager expecting All Black backlash at Ellis Park: 'They'll come with everything they have'
Springbok lock forward Lood de Jager is expecting the All Blacks to bring their wrath come the second Rugby Championship Test at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springboks looking to increase killer instinct for crucial All Blacks rematch
The Springboks are looking for more killer instinct this weekend against the All Blacks, whom they comprehensively beat in Mbombela last time out.
Springboks send SOS call to Bulls youngster Canan Moodie
Bulls utility back Canan Moodie will join the Springboks this week as backline cover following the suspension of winger Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Bok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse suspended for 4 Tests
Springbok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse has been slapped with a four-week suspension after receiving a red card in his side's 26-10 win over the All Blacks.
Duane is back! Vermeulen returns from injury for Boks, no replacements for Faf, Arendse
Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids confirmed that experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen was in selection contention for the second Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
All Blacks wait on injuries to Barrett brothers ahead of Ellis Park showdown
The All Blacks are waiting on the fitness of brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett ahead of their decisive second Test away to South Africa this Saturday.