Springboks name Vermeulen to face All Blacks
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A late fitness test will decide whether outstanding South Africa No.
8 Duane Vermeulen plays against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
He suffered a rib cartilage injury in the 28-10 triumph over Australia last weekend in Cape Town and was replaced during the second half.
Should Vermeulen be unable to line up against champions New Zealand in Johannesburg, veteran Schalk Burger will start with Warren Whiteley coming onto the bench.
"We will give Duane as much time as possible before making a final call," Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer said on Wednesday after the team was…
8 Duane Vermeulen plays against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
He suffered a rib cartilage injury in the 28-10 triumph over Australia last weekend in Cape Town and was replaced during the second half.
Should Vermeulen be unable to line up against champions New Zealand in Johannesburg, veteran Schalk Burger will start with Warren Whiteley coming onto the bench.
"We will give Duane as much time as possible before making a final call," Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer said on Wednesday after the team was…
