Morné van der Merwe (28 March 1973 – 18 January 2013) was a South African rugby union player. His regular playing position was loosehead prop. He played for the Stormers in Super Rugby and the Eastern and Western Provinces in the Currie Cup. He also played for the Wellington Lions in New Zealand. Van der Merwe died on 18 January 2013 after a battle with brain cancer.[1][2][3][4]

Morné van der Merwe
Birth nameMorné van der Merwe
Date of birth(1973-03-28)28 March 1973
Place of birthSouth Africa
Date of death18 January 2013(2013-01-18) (aged 39)
Place of deathSouth Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) loosehead prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1999
2000–2001
2000–2004
EP Kings
Wellington
W Province
63

28
(75)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001 Stormers 11 ()

References edit

  1. ^ "Former SA prop dies". news24.com. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  2. ^ "WP Rugby mourns Morné van der Merwe". Stormers official website. Retrieved 19 January 2013.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "EP Mourn The Loss Of Rugby Stalwart, Morné van der Merwe". Eastern Province official website. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Tributes flow for former Lions prop". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

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