Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the Springboks' three-Test series against France.

The 30-year-old joined the Boks on Tuesday morning straight after his arrival from France, where he led Toulon in the Top 14 final against Clermont on Sunday evening.

Vermeulen, who sustained a shoulder injury in the match, was assessed by the Bok team doctor on Tuesday and referred to a shoulder specialist in Cape Town to determine whether surgery is needed.

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