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Is Duane the greatest Bok No 8?

Duane Vermeulen retired from Test rugby this week as the most-decorated Springbok No 8 after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the second time a few weeks ago, making it back-to-back World Cup titles as a player.

There is a big case to make for the Bok hardman to arguably be named the greatest No 8 in South African rugby.

Many greats before him have donned the green-and-gold jersey

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