Saffa bruiser grateful for Rassie’s invite

Saffa bruiser grateful for Rassie’s invite

Marnus van der Merwe wants to make his second appearance at a Springbok alignment camp count as the “competitive” hooker continues to make a big impression at Scarlets. Speaking to Netwerk24, the 28-year-old admitted he feared being overlooked after moving to Wales but was reassured by the call-up as one of 26 players set to attend a virtual camp with Rassie Erasmus on 27 March. Van der Merwe, who attended a similar gathering for the first time …