Vermeulen out for three months after undergoing surgery
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Springboks No 8 Duane Vermeulen is set to miss the Rugby Championship after undergoing groin surgery.
"Vermeulen will be out for three months," a Toulon spokesperson said, adding that the Top 14 club had no plans for his replacement.
The 31-year-old was poised to rejoin the Boks for the June series against France, but was ruled out with a shoulder injury.
Ok let's do this.....🏥 pic.twitter.com/Ev9VadYT4I
— Duane Vermeulen (@duane_vermeulen) July 18, 2017