Edwill Van Der Merwe

Blessed with genuine gas and a keen sense for the try-line, Edwill van der Merwe is an elusive winger who gives the Sharks a potent attacking edge. Born on 12 April 1996, he is renowned for his blistering pace and agility, able to conjure scoring chances from minimal space and beat defenders in broken play. His crowning moment arrived with a stunning solo try on his debut for the Springboks against Wales in 2024, a score that announced his arrival on the international stage. For the Sharks, van der Merwe functions as a dangerous finisher and counter-attacking threat, stretching defences and capitalising on any half-gap. Quick feet, acceleration and a finisher's instinct define his game, and his ability to change a match in a single moment makes him a valuable weapon in a backline built to play with width and ambition.