Duhan van der Merwe

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1. When was Duhan van der Merwe born?June 4, 1995
2. Where was Duhan van der Merwe born?George, Western Cape, South Africa
3. What was Duhan van der Merwe's job?Edinburgh Rugby (since 2017, with a spell at Worcester Warriors 2021-2022)
4. What is the international representation?Scotland National Team (debut 2020)
5. What is the all-time scotland try scorer?Holds the record for the most international tries scored for Scotland
6. What position does Duhan van der Merwe play in rugby?Duhan van der Merwe plays as a winger. He is famous for his speed and ability to score tries.

Wing (Rugby Union): An attacking back-line player positioned on the flanks, tasked with exploiting space and scoring tries through speed and agility.
Residency Qualification: A World Rugby rule allowing players to represent a national team after residing in that country for a specified continuous period (typically three years).
British & Irish Lions: A prestigious touring team composed of elite players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, undertaking tours to challenge Southern Hemisphere nations.
Top 14: The premier professional rugby union club competition in France, known for its physicality and high level of play.