Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok players are making headlines as Duane Vermeulen announces his retirement. Reports suggest that a Springbok lock may be leaving Munster for a French Top 14 club. Additionally, Munster and Springboks lock RG Snyman is set to undergo surgery in South Africa. South African Rugby has confirmed Duane Vermeulen's retirement, acknowledging his illustrious career and contributions. Vermeulen, a double World Cup winner, has been praised for his exceptional career and achievements, including 76 caps and two SA Rugby Player of the Year titles. The retirement of Duane Vermeulen, a legendary figure in South African rugby, has sparked discussions about his place in history as the greatest Bok No 8 of all time.
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Double World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen was an unstoppable force for club and country, during an 18-year career that included legendary spells home and abroad. https://t.co/woQaZqRZt5
🇿🇦 Springbok Duane Vermeulen had some great moments at three Rugby World Cups - in 2015, 2019 and 2023 - and was rewarded with two gold medals. https://t.co/ts1Dgf4SJz
What a career! 🫡 Double Rugby World Cup-winning number eight Duane Vermeulen has officially retired. 🇿🇦 https://t.co/Km9AvySBdA
South Africa's double World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen to retire https://t.co/jma3ci0r4H
What a career from the @Springboks' Thor ⚡️ Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen has announced his retirement #RWC2023 https://t.co/nA6nSzh1Ry
37-year-old veteran Duane Vermeulen officially retires after 76 Tests for the Springboks. Take a bow 👏 #Rugby #Springboks #SouthAfrica https://t.co/77lnqQrQb1
Has Duane Vermeulen retired as the greatest Bok No 8 of all time? https://t.co/urkhIBlWvx
Thank you for everything Duane Vermeulen. Enjoy international retirement 👊🏼 👕 76 caps 🏆 2x SA Rugby Player of the Year 🥇 2x Rugby World Cup winner 🦁 British & Irish Lions Series winner https://t.co/M7Y9yy4hoM
🗣️“It’s clear that he was not only a Springbok great, but a superb ambassador for South Africa.” 🇿🇦 SA Rugby pay tribute to ‘true legend of the sport’ Duane Vermeulen. https://t.co/E7Fx8yooxT https://t.co/E7Fx8yooxT
Former Ulster player Duane Vermeulen retires as double World Cup winner. https://t.co/6lrTBdDCbc
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has announced his retirement 🇿🇦 8⃣ https://t.co/qTg8TIhmZv
🇿🇦 Duane Vermeulen calls an end to his illustrious career 🏆 https://t.co/OeeohdW2cM
🗣️ "We knew it was going to be a challenging situation." 🦌 Munster boss comments on World Cup-winning Springboks’ future. #URC https://t.co/hhFTExYd2d https://t.co/hhFTExYd2d
South Africa statement: Duane Vermeulen officially retires #Springboks Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/fl41DXoivF
BREAKING 🚨 Duane Vermeulen announces his retirement 🇿🇦 https://t.co/DGM0Ef99RG
SA Rugby has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen has brought an end to his international career, after the veteran No 8 helped the Springboks win back-to-back World Cup titles. https://t.co/JsTo58HFie
🗣️ "(He) will undergo surgery in South Africa this week." #URC 🔴 Munster and Springboks lock RG Snyman goes under knife. https://t.co/h5XTTvkT2z https://t.co/h5XTTvkT2z
🗣️ "It was always going to be difficult for Munster to hang on to him and his fellow Bok lock." 🦌 Munster to lose Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok lock to Top 14 club - report. https://t.co/IkaOLufT2V https://t.co/IkaOLufT2V
🗣️ "His form for Leicester and the Springboks has reportedly drawn interest from France." 🇿🇦 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok in ‘advanced talks’ with French Top 14 side. https://t.co/Ut3v6B3ke3 https://t.co/Ut3v6B3ke3