Ian van der Merwe News
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'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
Scotland axe Duhan van der Merwe for All Blacks clash
'Gutted' Duhan van der Merwe makes candid Lions admission
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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
Van der Merwe hat-trick headlines statement win over AUNZ
Junior Springboks underline U20 title credentials in devastating display vs Scotland
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