Although he’s reached the twilight of his career, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will make an impact when he joins Ulster later this year. Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images/Getty Images
URC Latest: Duane Vermeulen leaves the Bulls for Ulster
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of captain and Springbok loose-forward, Duane Vermeulen, who will be joining Irish team, Ulster.
Although he’s reached the twilight of his career, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will make an impact when he joins Ulster later this year. Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images/Getty Images
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of captain and Springbok loose-forward, Duane Vermeulen, who will be joining Irish team, Ulster Rugby.
Duane Vermeulen leaves the Bulls for Ulster
The 35-year-old joined the Vodacom Bulls in 2020, where he had an immediate impact as he led the Tshwane-based side to the Carling Currie Cup title and was also instrumental in the journey to the final of the 2020/21 United Rugby Championship.
Vermeulen, who is currently representing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship in Australia, will officially join Ulster Rugby at the conclusion of the end-year Test matches.
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, said: “We are sad to see Duane leaving the Vodacom Bulls. He has been a key figure in our setup since his arrival in 2020 and his influence, both on and off the field, has been immense. We wish him the very best for his future at Ulster Rugby.”
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 12: Arno Botha of the Vodacom Bulls with Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Bulls and Duane Vermeulen (captain) of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Johnson Kings Park Stadium on December 12, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) ![Bulls Currie Cup Final]()
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 30: Duane Vermeulen (C) of the Vodacom Bulls and his team mates lifting the Currie Cup after winning the match during the Carling Currie Cup final match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)
