20-05-2025
Edinburgh flyer Duhan van der Merwe to make comeback in URC play-off against Bulls
Duhan van der Merwe of Edinburgh is set to meet his brother, Akker, in a fortnight's time in the URC quarter-final against the Bulls, Photo: EPA
Edinburgh are set to unleash Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe on the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final on May 31, the big flyer's first action in nearly two months.
Scotland's record try-scorer has not played since injuring his ankle against the Dragons on March 28 and coach Sean Everitt will be happy to have Van der Merwe's firepower for the huge challenge awaiting his team.
Duhan will, at some point in the game, be up against his older brother Akker, the Bulls hooker who is likely to back up Johan Grobbelaar. Akker is four years older than 29-year-old Duhan, who, despite missing seven games, was still included in the Lions squad for a second consecutive tour. He started all three Tests in the series defeat to South Africa four years ago.
After his team had produced an excellent performance to demolish Ulster 47-17, Everitt said van der Merwe will be available for the trip to Pretoria..
