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Duhan van der Merwe

RugbyWing|Edinburgh
ScotlandMay 24, 1995

Biography

Duhan van der Merwe is a South African-born Scottish international and one of the most powerful wingers in world rugby. At 1.93m and 105kg, his combination of size, speed, and finishing ability make him almost impossible to stop in full flight. Van der Merwe has become Scotland's record try scorer and scored the decisive try for the British & Irish Lions in their first test against South Africa in 2021.

Career Timeline

2020career

Scotland debut against Georgia

2021achievement

Scored match-winning try for British & Irish Lions vs South Africa, first test

2024achievement

Became Scotland's all-time leading try scorer

Achievements

2021

Scored match-winning try for British & Irish Lions vs South Africa, first test

2024

Became Scotland's all-time leading try scorer