Arno van der Merwe News
Investec Champions Cup
Duhan van der Merwe one of 11 Scotland internationals out for Edinburgh
'I have chatted to him': Duhan van der Merwe form addressed as star returns
'I rate that': Sean Maitland's take on Scotland dropping Duhan van der Merwe
Townsend's simple reason for dropping Van der Merwe for the first time
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Scotland axe Duhan van der Merwe for All Blacks clash
'Gutted' Duhan van der Merwe makes candid Lions admission
Gregor Townsend issues ominous Duhan van der Merwe warning
Milestone awaits Van der Merwe in Scotland team with two debutants
Edinburgh issue tentative update on Van der Merwe and Graham
Edinburgh issue update on Van der Merwe and Graham injuries after big win
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