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Duane Vermeulen

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Daniel Johannes "Duane" Vermeulen (born 3 July 1986) is a South African former professional rugby union player who previously played for the South Africa national team. He also previously played for Ulster Rugby in the United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Blue Bulls and the Pumas, Free State Cheetahs and Western Province in South African domestic rugby, the Cheetahs, Stormers and Bulls in Super Rugby and Toulon in the Top 14. He was an instrumental part of South Africa winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup and received the Man of the Match award in the final. Vermeulen played as a Number eight but he was equally adept at playing both blindside and openside flanker. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Duane Vermeulen is the 50th most popular rugby player, the 475th most popular biography from South Africa and the 10th most popular South African Rugby Player.

Duane Vermeulen is most famous for being a prominent South African rugby union player known for his powerful playing style and leadership on the field. He has represented the Springboks in international competitions, including the Rugby World Cup, where he played a key role in their victory in 2019.

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS

Among rugby players, Duane Vermeulen ranks 50 out of 35. Before him are Leone Nakarawa, Lina Guérin, Portia Woodman, Kenki Fukuoka, Osea Kolinisau, and Alun Wyn Jones. After him are Handré Pollard, Leigh Halfpenny, Morné Steyn, Kelly Brazier, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Theresa Fitzpatrick.

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Among people born in 1986, Duane Vermeulen ranks 1,976. Before him are Scott Sutter, Kenta Yoshikawa, Jason Puncheon, Sagarika Ghatge, Jamie O'Hara, and Lloyd. After him are Nick Bateman, Sasheer Zamata, Yuliia Fediv, Evelyn Sharma, Katie O'Brien, and Michael Bingham.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Duane Vermeulen ranks 475 out of 454. Before him are Louise Barnes (1974), May Mahlangu (1989), Nkosi Johnson (1989), Cri-Zelda Brits (1983), Lyndon Ferns (1983), and Zane Weir (1995). After him are Lebo Mathosa (1977), Tamsin Cook (1998), Candice Boucher (1983), Jessica Marais (1985), Beth Tweddle (1985), and Handré Pollard (1994).

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS In South Africa

Among rugby players born in South Africa, Duane Vermeulen ranks 10. Before him are Bryan Habana (1983), Faf de Klerk (1991), Cheslin Kolbe (1993), Eben Etzebeth (1991), Schalk Burger (1983), and John Smit (1978). After him are Handré Pollard (1994), Morné Steyn (1984), Kurt-Lee Arendse (1996), Werner Kok (1993), Rosko Specman (1989), and Philip Snyman (1987).

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