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# Eighthman

Last year

2022

Vermeulen returns at 8 for Ulster's URC clash with the Ospreys

Ian Madigan comes in at out-half as Ulster make nine changes to their starting XV.

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Oct 7th 2022, 12:10 PM

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Analysis: Faletau sets the Lions standard that CJ Stander has to match

The Welsh number eight was outstanding against the NZ Provincial Barbarians.

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Jun 4th 2017, 4:30 PM

Brutish Duane Vermeulen a major threat to Ireland's hopes against the Boks

The South Africa No. 8 is in the best form of his international career.

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Nov 6th 2014, 6:30 AM