Two-time World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen showcased his immense value and expertise along the touchlines for the Springboks against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Vermeulen has made a seamless transition from playing into coaching after joining SA Rugby’s ranks this year. The former Bok hardman was officially appointed in a “roving coaching role with all SA Rugby’s national teams”, yet has mostly been with the world champions since the July series against Ireland.
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On Saturday, he was seen engaged in intense discussion with the Bok management via earpiece while acting as a waterboy, and was even spotted giving a team talk to the players.
However, the 38-year-old has spent some time with the South Africa’s U20s in Cape Town, and is reportedly part of a major restructuring plan to address the failings of the Junior Springboks.
Duane Vermeulen was working overtime in that water bib on the sideline against Portugal pic.twitter.com/H0ZayRuqLZ
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Two-time World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen showcased his immense value along the touchlines for the Springboks against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
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