Heinke_van_der_Merwe

Heinke van der Merwe

Heinke van der Merwe

Rugby player

Heinke van der Merwe (born 3 May 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009 where he played in one test and two touring matches.

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In June 2010, van der Merwe joined Leinster on a 2-year contract, replacing CJ van der Linde at the province.[1]

In November 2012, van der Merwe was called up to the South African squad for their European tour, due to injury cover.[2]

He joined Stade Francais for the 2013/14 season.

Honours

  • Test debut: 24 November 2007 vs Wales in Cardiff aged 22
  • Last test: 18 July 2015 vs Australia in Brisbane aged 30
  • Total tests: 5
  • Tour matches: 3
  • Total Springbok matches: 4
  • Win ratio: 4–1–0
  • Tours:
    • Wales & England, 2007
    • France, Italy, Ireland & England, 2009
    • Ireland, Scotland & England, 2012
    • Rugby Championship 2015
  • SA Under-19 Player of the Season, 2004
  • Heineken Cup with Leinster - 2011, 2012
  • Pro 12 League winner with Leinster - 2013
  • French Top 14 winner with Stade Français - 2015

References

  1. [1]
    "Leinster sign South African prop". 7 June 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Leinster Rugby : Newsroom : Heinke answers Springbok call..." www.leinsterrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012.
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