FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Final - England v South Africa - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - November 2, 2019 South Africa's Duane Vermeulen in action REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Number eight Duane Vermeulen has rejoined the South Africa squad ahead of a decisive third test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town next Saturday, but will undergo a fitness test on a troublesome ankle injury before he is cleared to play.
The 2019 World Cup winner is a key part of the Springboks’ forward pack, but missed the first two games in the series due to an injury picked up playing for the Bulls against the Stormers on June 4. It required surgery.
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