Across 53 matches, Vermaak has built a profile defined almost entirely by defensive output, averaging over four tackles per game and surpassing 13 in a single outing — figures that point to a prop who is consistently asked to do the hard yards off the ball. His carrying is minimal and deliberate, reflecting a loosehead role focused on set-piece and defensive structure rather than ball-in-hand contribution. The volume of minutes accumulated across three major competitions underlines his reliability as a front-row presence.
Born on 28 April 1989, Ali is 37 years old, stands 175cm (5′9″) tall and weighs 111kg.
Ali Vermaak is a professional rugby union prop registered with the DHL Stormers, the Cape Town-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Ali features for the DHL Stormers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
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