Former Springbok number eight Duane Vermeulen is set to be appointed to a senior position in SA Rugby and will work alongside Rassie Erasmus at the Boks, according to South African media reports.
Vermeulen, who retired as a two-time World Cup winner after South Africa won the global tournament in France last year, was initially linked with a role in establishing Western Province (WP) and the Stormers. was.
I was turned down for the Bulls job.
This follows last year after he reportedly turned down an offer from the Bulls to be their defense and forwards coach in favor of remaining in Cape Town.
The 37-year-old, who made 76 Test appearances for the Springboks, is currently contracted to SA Rugby, where he will work with manager Erasmus, who has resigned to focus on his role as director of rugby. did. Box coach.
This means the role of Director of Rugby will no longer be necessary and Mr Erasmus will now only report to SA Rugby chief executive Liane Oberholzer.
Trusted Afrikaans newspapers rapport According to reports, Vermeulen has been appointed to a “key full-time” position in SA Rugby, and his knowledge will be used in positions of responsibility beyond defense coach.
His role will be confirmed when SA Rugby announces the appointment of Gerry Flannery as South Africa's new defense coach and Tony Brown as attack coach.
Also used in other areas
Vermeulen was initially expected to be involved only as a defense coach, but his full-time appointment means the governing body will be able to use him in other areas.
SA Rugby reportedly has no intention of filling the position, but will be allowed to take over some of Erasmus' responsibilities as director of rugby and help coach other South African national teams.
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