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Tue 29 Dec 2015 | 09:22
Duane Vermeulen knocked out attempting try-saving tackle on Maxime Medard

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Toulon's hard-hitting number eight Duane Vermeulen was knocked out cold attempting a thumping try-saving tackle against Toulouse recently. The Springbok star will be out of action for two weeks following this big knock in Toulon's 31-8 loss.

Vermeuelen, who nearly missed out on the World Cup following neck surgery in July, was stretchered off and taken to hospital with a head injury. He later tweeted that he was okay, but will be out of action for the next two weeks.

"Just a quick update on my injury from the past weekend top 14 clash: all good. got knocked out in the tackle and woke up with a neck spasm," said Vermeulen, before confirming that he will be out of action within the next two weeks.

This is the same match in which Ma'a Nonu threw a bad intercept pass for Gael Fickou

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Posted By: Grant Constable

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  • danknapp
    11:59 AM 30/12/2015

    And he's French. Two to three months.

  • danknapp
    11:54 AM 30/12/2015

    I wish I could like this more than once. My kids are wetting themselves laughing.

  • drg
    10:06 AM 30/12/2015

    Massive impact, Medals direction changes hugely. Glad everyone is ok in this scenario!

  • jimmy23
    4:24 PM 29/12/2015

    Okay, pause at 1:11 and you might have one of the weirdest images I've seen in a rugby game.

    1. The moment you realise Vermeulen has been knocked out.
    2. 12's arse hanging out.
    3. Dog mascot watching it all unfold.

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