Darge: Duhan’s just a ‘Test-match animal’
Rory Darge said Scotland are not focusing on Duhan van der Merwe’s bid to break Stuart Hogg’s try record against Italy as they eye a possible first Six Nations title.
Rory Darge said Scotland are not focusing on Duhan van der Merwe’s bid to break Stuart Hogg’s try record against Italy as they eye a possible first Six Nations title.
Duhan van der Merwe, like Cheslin Kolbe, has built his reputation as one of the best wingers in international rugby by tormenting England, writes MARK KEOHANE.
English prop Max Lahiff says it is “nonsensical rubbish” that Duhan van der Merwe wouldn’t start for the Springboks ahead of either Cheslin Kolbe or Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hailed Duhan van der Merwe’s “really special” hat-trick after the winger rewrote the record books in a Six Nations win over England on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe wrecked England with a superb hat-trick of tries as Scotland came from behind to win the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Scotland survived a stunning fightback by Wales to end their 22-year wait for a win in Cardiff with a thrilling victory in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe raced 80 metres to score the winning try for Edinburgh in their derby against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Scottish club Edinburgh have made swift work locking down one of South African rugby’s standout exports for the foreseeable future.
Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe can’t wait for Friday’s clash against the Vodacom Bulls, and the prospect of facing his older sibling Akker in the heat of battle.
Utility back David Kriel said the Vodacom Bulls will pay ‘special attention’ to Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash on Friday night.