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Scarlets Move to Retain Springbok Hooker Marnus van der Merwe

Uncertainty from proposed WRU cuts is complicating Scarlets’ efforts to table firm terms.

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NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 19: Marnus van der Merwe of the Springboks going over for his first try during the 2025 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Georgia at Mbombela Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Orton/Gallo Images)

Overview

  • Scarlets are in negotiations to extend van der Merwe’s deal, which runs until next summer.
  • Interest in the 28-year-old has been reported from Munster, French clubs and teams in South Africa.
  • Van der Merwe is expected to be included in Scarlets’ squad for Friday’s URC match against the Stormers.
  • He joined from the Cheetahs in 2024, made 23 appearances, won the supporters’ player award, and then broke into the Springboks.
  • He scored two tries on his Test debut against Georgia and featured off the bench in Rugby Championship wins as South Africa retained the title.