Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids confirmed that experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen was in selection contention for the second Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".