Vodacom URC club Scarlets are reportedly keen to secure the services of one of the Cheetahs’ front-row heavyweights for next season.
According to Wales Online, the Llanelli-based outfit are close to signing highly-rated hooker Marnus van der Merwe from the 2024-25 campaign.
MORE: Ex-Bulls duo making moves?
Van der Merwe (26) was briefly loaned to Ospreys in late 2023 under a player development partnership with the Cheetahs.
Known for his carrying, set-piece skills, work-rate and physicality, the South African rake would vie for the No 2 shirt at Scarlets with Ryan Elias and Shaun Evans.
Photo: Charle Lombard/BackpagePix