Duane Vermeulen joins Kubota Spears

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Springbok number eight Duane Vermeulen has signed a deal with Japanese club Kubota Spears, after his contract with Toulon recently came to an end.

The Kubota Spears announced the news on their official website on Thursday. The Spears are mentored by former Bulls coach Frans Ludeke, while fellow South Africans Ruan Botha, Jean Droste, Lappies Labuschagne, Burger Odendaal and Gerhard van den Heever are also at the club.

Vermeulen recently indicated that he would not be available for the upcoming Rugby Championship.