Overview

• Edwill van der Merwe will start on the wing for the Springboks against Australia at Ellis Park, filling in for the sidelined Cheslin Kolbe.
• He enters the match with five tries from his first three Tests and could become the first Springbok to score in each of his first four Test appearances.
• Van der Merwe has emphasized that his priority this week is making the right decisions on attack and defence rather than extending his try tally.
• Springbok legend Bryan Habana has publicly backed Van der Merwe’s potential record and praised his work ethic, speed and vision.
• The 29-year-old wing recently signed for the Sharks and says the move to Durban will present a new challenge to further elevate his game.