Duane Vermeulen realises Saturday's clash against Argentina at Ellis Park could be his final home game for the Springboks, but he wants to channel the emotions of the occasion in the right way.
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Springbok team in Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
Springbok stand-in captain Duane Vermeulen has confronted the reality that his time in green and gold is nearing an end, just like that of most of his 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning teammates.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said he expected a physical grind against New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland in the second Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Duane Vermeulen admits he'd dearly love to play at the World Cup but is ready to help the Springboks this season in any way he can.
Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time when they take to the field for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.