Vermeulen a chance to play
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8 Duane Vermeulen will be managed this week, as he recovers from injury - in the build-up to the final Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Vermeulen had to leave the field just after the hour mark in the Springboks’ 28-10 victory over Australia at Newlands in Cape Town last Saturday.
"Duane fell awkwardly and injured a rib cartilage," explained Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts.
"Due to discomfort he was unable to continue playing and was substituted.
"He’s responded well to treatment, but we will still manage …
8 Duane Vermeulen will be managed this week, as he recovers from injury - in the build-up to the final Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Vermeulen had to leave the field just after the hour mark in the Springboks’ 28-10 victory over Australia at Newlands in Cape Town last Saturday.
"Duane fell awkwardly and injured a rib cartilage," explained Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts.
"Due to discomfort he was unable to continue playing and was substituted.
"He’s responded well to treatment, but we will still manage …
