World Cup-winning eighthman Duane Vermeulen, who recently arrived back in South Africa from Japan, delivered a special message to all Italian citizens affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Caio Italia Today while in a 21 day lockdown with my family we are thinking of you as a nation. Your country has a very special place in ourhearts as both of my boys gave their very first steps in Italy. Making pizzas in honour of all the Italian people. All the best Our prayers are with you Love from South Africa #thistooshallpass #lockdown #stayathome #strongertogether

A post shared by Duane Vermeulen (@customs08) on Mar 29, 2020 at 9:50am PDT