Marnus van der Merwe

Marnus van der Merwe
Full nameMarthinus Stephanus van der Merwe
Born (1997-02-17) 17 February 1997
Nelspruit, South Africa
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)[1]
SchoolHoërskool Nelspruit, Nelspruit
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Current team Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs
Youth career
2010–2015 Pumas
2016–2018 Free State Cheetahs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Free State XV 13 (25)
2017–2024 Free State Cheetahs 26 (55)
2018–2024 Cheetahs 18 (15)
2024- Scarlets 23 (10)
Correct as of 28 September 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2025-present South Africa 3 (10)

Marthinus Stephanus van der Merwe (born 17 February 1997) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship and South Africa.[2] His regular position is hooker.

Honours

South Africa

Statistics

Test match record

As of 15 September 2025
Opponent P W D L Try Pts %Won
 Australia 1 1 0 0 0 0 100
 Georgia 1 1 0 0 2 10 100
 New Zealand 1 1 0 0 0 0 100
Total 3 3 0 0 2 10 100

International tries

As of 15 September 2025
Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1  Georgia Mbombela, South Africa Mbombela Stadium 2025 mid-year test 19 July 2025 Win 55–10
2

References

  1. ^ https://www.scarlets.wales/person/marnus-van-der-merwe/
  2. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Marnus van der Merwe". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 19 August 2018.


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