Heinke van der Merwe

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Heinke van der Merwe
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Birth nameHendrik Schalk van der Merwe
Date of birth (1985-05-03) 3 May 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight113 kg (17 st 11 lb)
School Hoërskool Monument, Krugersdorp
University University of Johannesburg
Occupation(s)Professional rugby union footballer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013–19 Stade Français 84 (5)
Correct as of 21 December 2019
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2005–2010 Golden Lions 40 (10)
2010–2013 Leinster 80 (15)
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2006 Sharks 8 (0)
2007–2010 Lions 44 (0)
Correct as of 10 November 2012
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2007–2015 South Africa 5 (0)
Correct as of 19 December 2020

Heinke van der Merwe (born 3 May 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009 where he played in one test and two touring matches.

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In June 2010, van der Merwe joined Leinster on a 2-year contract, replacing CJ van der Linde at the province. [1]

In November 2012, van der Merwe was called up to the South African squad for their European tour, due to injury cover. [2]

He joined Stade Francais for the 2013/14 season.

Honours

References

  1. ↑ "Leinster sign South African prop". 7 June 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "Leinster Rugby : Newsroom : Heinke answers Springbok call..." www.leinsterrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012.
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