Northern Edition

Select Edition

Northern Northern
Southern Southern
Global Global
New Zealand New Zealand
France France

'Five to 16 weeks... surgeon will know once he has opened it up and had a good look'

(Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has his fingers crossed that Duane Vermeulen can enjoy a Jesse Kriel-like renaissance and somehow recover in time from ankle surgery to play some part in his country’s three-Test series versus the touring Lions. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Kriel missed six weeks of Super Rugby action following ankle ligaments surgery in May 2019 but was able to go and play for the Springboks at the World Cup, and Nienaber is hoping that the damage suffered by Vermeulen isn’t way more severe than what Kriel had.  

Although selected in the 46-strong squad announced last Saturday for the tour, Vermeulen limped off injured the previous night in the Bulls’ Rainbow Cup win over the Stormers and it left Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus fearing the worst about the player who was man of the match in the World Cup final versus England.

Video Spacer

Lions pick Finn Russell guests on the latest RugbyPass All Access

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 22:26
Loaded: 0.74%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 22:26
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected
    • en (Main), selected
    Video Spacer

    Lions pick Finn Russell guests on the latest RugbyPass All Access

    “He [Vermeulen] is on his way to Cape Town,” reported Erasmus on Saturday. “I personally didn’t speak to him. Jacques spoke to him and the medical staff. I spoke to Jake (While, Bulls coach) about him.

    “What can you say? It looked bad and Duane won’t limp off with an ankle, he won’t limp off the field so early. We are fearing for the worse… we know South African derbies are brutal. Touchwood next week in the last round we don’t lose a lot of players but we expected some big losses and I think Duane is going to be one of them.”

    With the Springboks ramping up their preparations with a gathering Bloemfontein, Nienaber provided an update on the situation regarding Vermeulen at a virtual media briefing where he ironically sat alongside the aforementioned Kriel. “Duane gets operated today [Wednesday],” said Nienaber. “He has got the ankle injury and went for scans and stuff. He is getting surgery done today and the feedback that I have got is hopefully the surgery goes well and then the rehab goes well. 

    “Jesse had a similar injury. Obviously, we can’t discuss injuries because of all the privileged information and stuff like that, but some players come back from five weeks to 16 weeks depending on the severity of the injury and the surgeon will probably know that once he has opened it up and had a good look at what is going on inside. 

    ADVERTISEMENT

    “Listen, anything from five to 16 weeks covers all bases. Certain players have got back very quickly. Jesse had a similar op, like I said, before the World Cup in 2019 and he was back quick but then depending on the severity, it might be a long-term injury. We will have more feedback on that after the surgery.”

     

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Kubota Spears vs Tokyo Sungoliath | Japan Rugby League One 2024/25 | Quarter Final Replay

    Australia vs USA | Pacific Four Series 2025 | Full Match Replay

    New Zealand vs Canada | Pacific Four Series 2025 | Full Match Replay

    South Africa vs New Zealand | The Rugby Championship U20's | Full Match Replay

    Argentina vs Australia | The Rugby Championship U20's | Full Match Replay

    The Game that Made Jonah Lomu

    The gruelling reality behind one of the fastest sports in the world | The Report

    Boks Office | Episode 40 | The Steven Kitshoff Special

    Trending on RugbyPass

    Comments

    0 Comments
    Be the first to comment...

    Join free and tell us what you really think!

    Sign up for free
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Latest Features

    Comments on RugbyPass

    S
    Solenn Bonnet 9 days ago
    Leinster cleanse palette with record URC scoreline against Zebre

    My name is Solenn Bonnet, and I am a single mother navigating the challenges of raising my two-year-old child while trying to make ends meet. I came across a trading platform that promised astonishing daily profits of 18%. The allure of such a high return on investment was too tempting to resist, and I found myself drawn into cryptocurrency trading. Excited by the prospect of financial freedom, I invested a significant amount of my savings, totaling over 5.7 BTC. However, what started as a hopeful venture quickly turned into a nightmare. The platform was a scam, and I lost everything I had invested. The emotional toll of this loss was immense; I felt devastated and helpless, struggling to provide for my child and keep up with my bills. In my desperate attempt to recover my funds, I sought help from various recovery experts. Unfortunately, I encountered numerous fraudulent individuals who claimed they could help me retrieve my lost money. Each time I reached out, I was met with disappointment and further scams, which only deepened my despair. Last year was one of the most challenging periods of my life, filled with anxiety and uncertainty about my financial future. Feeling overwhelmed and at a loss, I confided in a close friend from church about my situation. She listened compassionately and shared her own experiences with financial difficulties. Understanding my plight, she introduced me to Tech Cyber Force Recovery, a group of skilled hackers known for their expertise in recovering lost funds. Skeptical yet hopeful, I decided to reach out to them as a last resort. Their services came at a higher cost, but my friend generously offered to help me with a partial payment. I was amazed by how quickly they responded and began the recovery process. Their team was professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire ordeal. To my relief, they successfully recovered more than I had lost to those heartless scammers. This was truly transformative, and I felt a sense of relief and gratitude that I hadn’t felt in a long time. I strongly encourage anyone who has faced similar challenges or fallen victim to scams to reach out to Tech Cyber Force Recovery. If you’ve invested in a fraudulent platform like I did, they are highly capable of helping you reclaim your hard-earned money. Don’t lose hope; there is a way to recover what you’ve lost.

    CONSULT TECH CYBER FORCE RECOVERY

    EMAIL.. support@techyforcecyberretrieval.com

    WhatsApp.. +15617263697

    website.. https://techyforcecyberretrieval.com

    Telegram.. +15617263697

    0 Go to comments
    TRENDING
    TRENDING Steve Borthwick names 14 uncapped players in 33-man England squad Steve Borthwick names 14 uncapped players in 33-man England squad
    Search