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Carel van der Merwe Stats
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12 Sep 2026
12 Sep
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Pumas
6 Sep 2026
6 Sep
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Lions
30 Aug 2026
30 Aug
W
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Kavaliers
21 Aug 2026
21 Aug
W
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Pumas
14 Aug 2026
14 Aug
W
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Sharks XV
8 Aug 2026
8 Aug
W
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Lions
31 Jul 2026
31 Jul
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Cheetahs
25 Jul 2026
25 Jul
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Blue Bulls
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul
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15 Aug 2025
15 Aug
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Carel van der Merwe Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Carel van der Merwe featured in 9 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Griquas on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 8 wins and 1 loss.
Carel van der Merwe represented Griquas in the 2026 Currie Cup season, where Griquas were crowned champions.
Carel van der Merwe played 377 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 83m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 57 tackles at a rate of 6.33 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Carel van der Merwe completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 89%, contributing 0 try assists and making 33 touches.
Carel van der Merwe Teams
