28 Apr 2015

How Vermeulen outfoxed Pollard

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Duane Vermeulen charges down a drop goal attempt from Handre Pollard (Gallo Images)

Cape Town - Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen has revealed what went through his mind shortly before he crucially charged down a drop goal attempt from Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard in their Super Rugby clash at Newlands last Saturday.

Vermeulen saved the day for his side when he charged down a 79th minute drop attempt from Pollard as the Stormers held on for a narrow 15-13 win.

A careful watch of the replay shows that Pollard’s attempt was on target and would have won the game for the Bulls.

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