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Carel van der Merwe Stats
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Carel van der Merwe Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Carel van der Merwe has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Griquas, with 2 wins and 1 loss.
Carel van der Merwe is representing Griquas in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 2nd in the table with 3 matches played.
Carel van der Merwe has played 111 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 21m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 16 tackles at a rate of 5.33 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Carel van der Merwe has completed 2 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 10 touches.
Carel van der Merwe Teams