title: Michael Vermaak
text: # Michael Vermaak
  
  Michael Vermaak (born 10 October 1979) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with Eastern Province Grand Challenge club side Despatch.. His regular position is number eight.
  
  ## Career
  
  He started his career playing in 2001 for his local provincial team the Mighty Elephants in 2001. In 2002, he joined the Free State Cheetahs to play in the South African Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions, but failed to progress to the Currie Cup side.
  
  He rejoined Mighty Elephants in 2005 where he became a regular in the team. The following season, he moved to the Falcons, who were playing in the Currie Cup Premier Division at the time and also became a regular starter for them.
  
  He rejoined the Mighty Elephants at the start of the 2008 Vodacom Cup season for a third time, captaining the side on several occasions over the next two seasons. However, he then suffered a series of injuries and missed the entire 2010 season. In 2011, he joined local club team Despatch. His form for them earned him a contract at the SWD Eagles for the 2012 Vodacom Cup season.
  
  He was also included in the Southern Kings training squad to play against the British & Irish Lions during their 2009 tour, but he failed to make the final 22-man squad.
  
  