Van der Merwe representing Montpellier during the Top 14
Date of birth
(1995-06-04) 4 June 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth
George, South Africa
Height
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight
106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
School
Hoërskool Outeniqua
University
University of Pretoria
Notable relative(s)
Akker van der Merwe (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Wing
Current team
Edinburgh
Senior career
Years
Team
Apps
(Points)
2016
Blue Bulls
2
(0)
2016–2017
Montpellier
4
(15)
2017–2021
Edinburgh
67
(163)
2021–2022
Worcester Warriors
17
(40)
2022–
Edinburgh
20
(40)
Correct as of 16 March 2024
International career
Years
Team
Apps
(Points)
2014
South Africa U20
2
(0)
2020–
Scotland
39
(130)
2021
British & Irish Lions
4
(5)
Correct as of 16 March 2024
Duhan van der Merwe (born 4 June 1995) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for United Rugby Championship club Edinburgh. Born in South Africa, he represents Scotland at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.
Van der Merwe's rugby journey started in George, South Africa, playing for Outeniqua High School before gaining provincial recognition in youth tournaments. He impressed at the Craven Week, earning a spot on the South Africa Schools team and excelling in the Under-18 International Series.
Transitioning to the professional level, he joined the Blue Bulls' academy in 2014 and made his mark with the South Africa under-20 squad at the World Rugby U20 Championship. He continued to shine domestically with the Blue Bulls and UP Tuks, leading as a top scorer in the Varsity Cup. His international career began when he became eligible for Scotland in 2020, showcasing his talent in tournaments like the Six Nations Championship and the Rugby World Cup.[vague]
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