Christo van der Merwe

Christo van der Merwe (born 5 January 1995) is a Namibian rugby union player for the Welwitschias in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge.[1] His regular position is flanker.

Christo van der Merwe
Date of birth (1995-01-05) 5 January 1995
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb; 15 st 13 lb)
SchoolPaul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
UniversityUniversity of Stellenbosch
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Welwitschias
Youth career
2014–2016 Western Province
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Western Province 4 (5)
2017–present Welwitschias 6 (15)
Correct as of 22 July 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 Namibia 7 (0)
Correct as of 22 July 2018

Rugby career

Van der Merwe was born in Windhoek. He made his test debut for Namibia in 2016 against Kenya and represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup since 2017.

References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Christo van der Merwe". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 July 2018.


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