Predicting whether this summer’s big Premiership signings will flop or not

#5. Duhan van der Merwe (Worcester)

Looking back through history, big-money signings rarely seem to work out for the Warriors with Ben Te’o proving to be a waste of time and money during his time at Sixways. There has been plenty of upheaval at the club with Worcester favourite to finish rock bottom with the bookies. We’re predicting and the difficult first season for the Scotland international.

Verdict: Flop

EDITORS PICKS:

• 5 rugby players you didn’t know played for these Premiership clubs
• Maro Itoje names his three toughest opponents
• Three youngsters Eddie Jones has tipped to star in 2022
• The top 50 international rugby try-scorers of all time
• Laws and positions explained for new 12-aside tournament