FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - South Africa Press Conference - Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, Surrey - 28/10/15 South Africa's Duane Vermeulen during a press conference Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic
PARIS (Reuters) - Duane Vermeulen was initially considered not fit enough to embark on South Africa's end-of-year tour to Europe but could end up captaining the Springboks when they meet Italy next weekend.
The giant number eight was an emergency call-up to the squad after South Africa's 38-3 thrashing in Ireland earlier this month and started Saturday's test in Paris where he played a pivotal role in the Springboks' 18-17 win over France.
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