Nicknamed ‘Thor’ for his physical strength and likeness to the Norse god, the 37-year-old Vermeulen announced his retirement from professional rugby last week, after an 18-year career that culminated in back-to-back world cup titles.
He argues that the former Toulon and Ulster star’s later dominance demonstrates the value of grit and maturity, and urges rugby enthusiasts to appreciate the impact of seasoned players. “Vermeulen’s performances for the Springboks, and every team he represented, are an inspiration, but it is his journey and his patience that is the greatest inspiration to the generation of big ball-carrying number eights who will challenge each other to be Vermeulen’s successor,” Keohane writes.
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