Edinburgh Rugby have announced the British & Irish Lions and Scotland star winger Duhan van der Merwe is coming back to the capital on a long-term deal, subject to visa, medical and regulatory clearances.
The 6ft 4in, 105kg strike-runner scored 32 tries in 67 appearances for Edinburgh after joining from Montpellier in 2017 – his scintillating form propelling him into the international spotlight after qualifying for Scotland on residency grounds.
He made a try-scoring debut against Georgia in the dark blue of Scotland at BT Murrayfield in 2020 and has racked up 12 tries in 19 Tests to date, as well as starting all three of the Lions’ Test matches against South Africa last year.
His return, after two seasons with Worcester Warriors, is a major boost to the capital club and Van der Merwe will now compete for a place in a talented back-three group.
The South African-born winger was free to leave Worcester after the players all had their contracts terminated later today.
Earlier today, van der Merwe posted following the terrible news.
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