Heinke van der Merwe
| Full name | Hendrik Schalk van der Merwe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 113 kg (17 st 11 lb) | ||
| School | Monument High, South Africa | ||
| University | University of Johannesburg | ||
| Occupation(s) | Professional rugby union footballer | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Loosehead Prop | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2013– | Stade Français | 34 | (0) |
| correct as of 31 January 2015. | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2005–10 2010–13 |
Golden Lions Leinster |
40 80 |
(10) (15) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2006 2007–10 |
Sharks Lions |
8 44 |
(0) (0) |
| correct as of 10 November 2012. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007– | South Africa | 5 | (0) |
| correct as of 18 July 2015. | |||
Heinke van der Merwe (born 3 May 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009 where he played in one test and two touring matches.
In June 2010, van der Merwe joined Leinster on a 2-year contract, replacing CJ van der Linde at the province.[1]
In November 2012, van der Merwe was called up to the South African squad for their European tour, due to injury cover.[2]
He joined Stade Francais for the 2013/14 season.
Honours
- Test debut: 24 November 2007 vs Wales in Cardiff aged 22
- Last test: 18 July 2015 vs Australia in Brisbane aged 30
- Total tests: 5
- Tour matches: 3
- Total Springbok matches: 4
- Win ratio: 4–1–0
- Tours:
- Wales & England, 2007
- France, Italy, Ireland & England, 2009
- Ireland, Scotland & England, 2012
- Rugby Championship 2015
- SA Under-19 Player of the Season, 2004
- Heineken Cup with Leinster - 2011, 2012
- Pro 12 League winner with Leinster - 2013
- French Top 14 winner with Stade Français - 2015
References
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/leinster/8726591.stm
- ↑ http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/10603.php
External links
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