Heinke van der Merwe

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.

Contents

• Heinke van der merwe montpellier press conference
• The Rugby Club Piggies vs Princesses Round 6 2010
• Honours
• References

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

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

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