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People are only just realising why Italy wear blue, despite it not being a colour on their flag

Duhan van der Merwe – Scotland

Scotland’s answer to Jonah Lomu. This powerful and pace-filled winger can break tackles with force, or glide around the outside of defenders providing a versatile threat for Scotland.

Moving north of the border and joining Edinburgh, after the dissolvement of Worcester Warriors in October, van der Merwe has settled into life in the Scottish capitol.

Already scoring twice and beating 21 defenders for his new club, the South African born star has taken no time in establishing himself in the United Rugby Championship.

A highlights reel for Worcester, van der Merwe became a fan favourite in his short tenure at Sixways Stadium.

Duhan travelled back to his native South Africa, as part of the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour. A definitive powerful winger, van der Merwe will be lining up with Stuart Hogg and Darcey Graham in the Scottish backfield, which presents an exciting trio.

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