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Springbok Hooker Van Der Merwe to Join Munster
Van der Merwe, a Springbok with 3 caps and 38 Scarlets appearances, joins Munster to strengthen their front row after standout United Rugby Championship performances.
- On Friday, Munster announced the signing of Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe on a two-year deal from the Scarlets, subject to a valid work permit.
- After two strong URC seasons, Munster general manager Ian Costello said they signed him to strengthen their front row, praising his passion and ambition.
- Capped three times by the world champions, Van der Merwe scored two tries on his Test debut against Georgia last July and played in Rugby Championship wins over New Zealand and Australia.
- Munster expect him to bolster their scrum and set-piece with his physical, abrasive playing style, subject to a valid work permit, and said they look forward to welcoming him this summer.
- Previously, he played underage rugby with the Pumas and for the Cheetahs, winning the Currie Cup in 2023, before joining Munster subject to a valid work permit.
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