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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| Birth name | Hendrik Schalk van der Merwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 3 May 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hoërskool Monument, Krugersdorp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Johannesburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Professional rugby union footballer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
edit- 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
edit- ^ "Leinster sign South African prop". 7 June 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Leinster Rugby : Newsroom : Heinke answers Springbok call..." www.leinsterrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012.
External links
edit- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Heinke van der Merwe". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- Lions Profile
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