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Duhan van der Merwe

Wingers Duhan van der Merwe (L) and Darcy Graham during an Edinburgh Rugby open training session.

Scotland can wing it at World Cup with Graham and Van der Merwe in form

Duhan van der Merwe has been left out of the Edinburgh team to face Ospreys on Saturday evening.

Van der Merwe dropped by Edinburgh as Blair explains Scotland winger's omission

Duhan van der Merwe scored three of the best tries of the Six Nations but was also accountable for three tries conceded by Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Six Nations: Scotland were sublime in attack but Ireland showed defence wins

Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Six Nations verdict: Townsend on Kinghorn’s future and need for more accuracy

Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7

How the Scotland players rated - two stand-out players in victory over Italy

A driving presence in the loose and part of a formidable front row which stood up well in the scrum. Lasted 65 minutes before making way for Jamie Bhatti - 7.

How the Scotland players rated in dazzling Calcutta Cup win over England

Zander Fagerson injured his hamstring playing for Glasgow Warriors but is now in good shape. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Key quartet passed fit for Scotland for Calcutta Cup clash

Hamish Watson and Duhan van der Merwe celebrate the 2022 Calcutta Cup win. Both must overcome fitness concerns to play in this year's match. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland duo face waiting game to see if they will play ahead of Calcutta Cup

Hamish Watson could be back in action for Edinburgh next week.

Watson and Van der Merwe set to give Scotland boost ahead of Six Nations

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn had to go off after 13 minutes due to a back spasm. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Van der Merwe, Kinghorn, McInally, Crosbie update ahead of 1872 Cup ties

Scotland's Huw Jones (left) and Chris Harris.

Scotland's Huw Jones conundrum and why Chris Harris has the edge at 13

Duhan van der Merwe was on the scoresheet as Scotland overpowered Argentina at BT Murrayfield.

'Win the World Cup': van der Merwe says Scotland should be targeting glory

It's been a busy week for Scotland team-mates Stuart Hogg and Duhan van der Merwe on and off the pitch.

Van der Merwe plots Hogg Scotland revenge after hotel room prank

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg both put in excellent performances for Scotland against Argentina.

How the Scotland players rated against Argentina

Emiliano Boffelli will win his 50th cap for Argentina when they play Scotland at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Boffelli v Graham is a battle to savour as King Boff wins his 50th cap

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe (left) and Darcy Graham have the potential to score tries against the world's best teams.

Scotland are capable of dizzying, adventurous rugby amid the game's dull dogs

Edinburgh's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores a try during the win over Benetton.

Van der Merwe assesses Edinburgh's home after second debut

Edinburgh's Duhan Van Der Merwe takes a selfie with the fans during a United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh and Bennetton at the DAM Health Stadium.

Tries galore for Edinburgh as Van der Merwe marks return in style

Duhan van der Merwe starts for Edinburgh Rugby against Benetton on Saturday night.

Edinburgh Rugby beef up for Benetton visit as Van der Merwe makes second debut

Duhan van der Merwe during Edinburgh Rugby media access at the DAM Health Stadium, on October 11, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Van der Merwe relishing returning to Edinburgh with increased competition

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has joined Ulster. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rory Sutherland lands new club after Worcester Warriors exit

Duhan van der Merwe has rejoined Edinburgh despite interest from Glasgow. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors were 'in the conversation' for Van der Merwe

JP du Preez made a winning Glasgow Warriors debut against Cardiff and celebrated with his young son, Isak. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

New Glasgow Warriors lock Du Preez has designs on a Scotland cap

Duhan van der Merwe will be back in an Edinburgh jersey. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Duhan van der Merwe rejoins Edinburgh Rugby after Worcester Warriors collapse

Scotland pair Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland could become available if Worcester plunge into further trouble. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby consider move for Worcester Warriors' Scotland trio

Duhan van der Merwe was sent off while playing for Worcester Warriors against London Irish. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Scottish-qualified Henry Arundel set for England call

Duhan van der Merwe was sent off while playing for Worcester Warriors against London Irish. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Duhan van der Merwe banned after disciplinary hearing

Duhan van der Merwe was sent off while playing for Worcester Warriors against London Irish. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Duhan van der Merwe: When Scotland winger will find out red card fate

Scotland's Stuart Hogg comes close to a try but cannot grab the Chris Harris pass against France in this Six Nations clash.

Hogg rues dropped ball as hosts left with 'horrible feeling'

Gael Fickou celebrates his try for France against Scotland in the Six Nations.

Scotland outclassed by France as Six Nations hopes in tatters

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The 38-year England record Scotland hope to end at Murrayfield

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa goes over to score their side's second try against Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Stuart Hogg equals try record but South Africa outmuscle Scotland

Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, right, provoked this flare-up, one of many incidents which scarred the second Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rugby’s reputation on the line in Boks v Lions third Test decider

Stuart Hogg, centre, leaps to catch the ball during the Lions' win against South Africa, with fellow Scots Rory Sutherland, left, and Ali Price, right, watching on. Picture: Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images

Fraser Brown: Lions win was a monumental moment in Scottish pro rugby history

Ali Price has been picked to start in the first Test match against South Africa. Picture: David Rogers/AFP via Getty Images

Gatland on why he picked Hogg, van der Merwe and Price for first Lions Test

Duhan van der Merwe says he is content with his decision to play for Scotland. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Duhan van der Merwe insists he has nothing to prove to South Africa

Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe needs to be braced for ‘verbals’ from South Africa

Ali Price and Stuart Hogg during the British and Irish Lions training session at Hermanus High School. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Hogg, van der Merwe and Price in line to start for Lions in first Test

Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Sharks. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lions hit Sharks for 71 with Duhan van der Merwe scoring

Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick of tries for the Lions against the Cell C Sharks in Johannesburg. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe picked by British and Irish Lions for Sharks re-match

Sharks players form a guard of honour for the British and Irish Lions following the tourists' 54-7 win.

Warren Gatland confident Lions Test series will go ahead despite Covid cases

Zander Fagerson, centre, will start for the British & Irish Lions against Sharks after coming off the bench against the Sigma Lions at the weekend. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fagerson and Van der Merwe start for Lions with Stuart Hogg covering at 10

Rory Sutherland is currently on tour with the Lions.

Sutherland to leave Edinburgh for Worcester

Duhan van der Merwe scores the Lions' second try against Japan at Murrayfield. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Lions count the cost of an expensive weekend in Edinburgh

Duhan van der Merwe practises his bull juggling during a training session at BT Murrayfield ahead of the British & Irish Lions' match against Japan. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Lions v Japan: Duhan van der Merwe v Kotaro Matsushima in an intriguing match-up

Duhan van der Merwe practises his skills during training with the British & Irish Lions at BT Murrayfield ahead of the Japan match. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe on why he won’t let the trolls destroy his Lions dream

Hamish Watson in action during the British and Irish Lions training session held at at Stade Santander International stadium on June 22, 2021 in Saint Peter, Jersey. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hamish Watson ruled out for Lions

Edinburgh's three Lions players, Hamish Watson, Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland have been picked to start against Japan at BT Murrayfield.

Four Scots named in Lions team to play Japan at BT Murrayfield

Winger Eroni Sau is leaving Edinburgh at the end of the season. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Edinburgh Rugby announce the 10 players leaving the club

Of Edinburgh's Lions contingent, Hamish Watson and Duhan van der Merwe will start against Ulster while Rory Sutherland continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Watson and van der Merwe need game-time to challenge for Lions Test places

Hamish Watson is back in the Edinburgh team for the first time since being named in the British & Irish Lions squad. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Hamish Watson, Duhan van der Merwe return as Edinburgh call up their Lions

Duhan van der Merwe: ‘I’m very humbled and honoured to be selected in the squad’. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Duhan van der Merwe reveals family plan to support both sides when Lions tour

Edinburgh's centre George Taylor (L) fights for the ball with Racing92's French flanker Jordan Joseph (C) during the match at the U Arena in Nanterre, near Paris on April 4, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

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Scotland's players celebrate Dave Cherry's try

How the Scotland players rated in historic win against France

Stand off for the day Stuart Hogg is in the thick of the midfield action with this tackle on Italy's Mattia Bellini

Scotland v Italy: Stuart Hogg turns support player so others can grab the glory

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