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Roos has a chance to own Bok No 8 spot

SPRINGBOK RUGBY

THE retirement of Duane Vermeulen from playing rugby will still be keenly felt this season when the Springboks kick off their international season this weekend.

That is according to former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers.

The 37-year-old Vermeulen hung up his cleats last November after helping the Boks defend their Rugby World Cup crown in France, concluding an illustrious career with

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