Duhan van der Merwe the first Worcester player to confirm new club

Wednesday, 05 October 2022 at 20:09

byRugby Rucker

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.

Edinburgh Rugby

@EdinburghRugby

·Follow

Burgh fans, he's coming home. 💙 Scotland star and British & Irish Lion @duhanvdmerwe has rejoined the club on a long-term deal. 🏰 Welcome back to the capital, Duhi!

4:01 PM · Oct 5, 2022

1.5K

Read 43 replies

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.

Duhan van der Merwe

@duhanvdmerwe

·Follow

It’s been one hell of a ride @WorcsWarriors. Gutted 💔

11:10 AM · Oct 5, 2022

2.8K

Read 48 replies

Top 5 Fastest Rugby Players in the World 2022

These players have shown that they can hit top-gear when making a break with the ball in hand.

Modern rugby has become a very fast-paced affair and with teams quick to press and counter-attack, players who possess blistering pace and acceleration to bolt forward have become an inextricable part of the sport.

Over the years, we have seen many players mesmerize crowds with their breathtaking pace, both with and without the ball. This has made them able to beat opponents in one-on-one situations.

Today, we take a look at the five fastest rugby players in the world right now:

FIVE FASTEST RUGBY PLAYERS:

#5. Stuart Hogg (Scotland) - 10.6 m/s

Let us put that into context for you...

#4.Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa) - 10.5 m/s

#3. Jonny May (England) - 10.59 m/s

The Gloucester wingers best recorded time is 10.59 metres per second, which equates to 23.68 miles per hour, while playing for England against the Barbarians in 2018.

#2. Rieko Ioane (New Zealand) - 10.69 m/s

Ioane was clocked at 10.69 metres per second (23.92 mph) when making a try-saving chase and tackle against Australia last month. That puts him ahead of Rees-Zammit and May.

#1. Adam Radwan (England) - 10.85 m/s

Radwan is faster than them all, with that recorded top speed bettered only by Christian Wade who is now trying to forge a career in NFL. He has been clocked at an astonishing maximum speed of 11.2 metres per seconds.