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Arno van der Merwe Stats
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Arno van der Merwe Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Arno van der Merwe featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Free State Cheetahs. Results included 2 wins and 2 losses.
Arno van der Merwe represented Free State Cheetahs in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 2nd in the regular season table.
Arno van der Merwe played 145 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 28m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 24 tackles at a rate of 6 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Arno van der Merwe completed 6 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 15 touches.
