Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player |
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| Nationality | Scottish (born in South Africa) |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | George, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Duhan van der Merwe
Van der Merwe was named to start for Edinburgh against the Lions at Hive Stadium in the United Rugby Championship, his first appearance of the 2026–27 season. He had recovered from an ankle injury that had troubled him through much of the previous season. His return came as Edinburgh sat at the top of the URC log after three wins.
Van der Merwe returned to action for Edinburgh against the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship after a long layoff. He had last played for Scotland in the Six Nations win over Wales on 21/02/2026 and had then been sidelined by a recurring ankle problem. The return came as he was also challenged to win back his place in the Scotland squad for the summer Nations Championship.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Professional rugby union wing who plays for Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship and for the Scotland national team, having qualified through residency. |
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| Origin | Born in South Africa and of South African descent, he moved to Scotland and became a prominent Scotland player. |
| Lions Selections | Selected for the British & Irish Lions in 2021 and 2025. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
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| Weight | 106 kg |
| Position | Wing |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hoërskool Outeniqua, George |
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| University | University of Pretoria |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Neeks |
Family
| Sibling | Akker van der Merwe (brother) |
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| Mother | Dulene van der Merwe |
| Father | Alhan van der Merwe |
Career
| Youth and Academy | Blue Bulls academy; South Africa U20 side at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Qualified for Scotland through the three-year residency rule. | |
| 2. Scored Scotland's winning try against France in the 85th minute of the 2021 Six Nations. | |
| 3. Scored a memorable try against England at Twickenham in the 2023 Six Nations. | |
| 4. Is known by the nickname 'Duhie'. | |
| 5. Was born to Dulene and Alhan van der Merwe in George, a coastal town in the Western Cape. |
