WATCH: Duhan van der Merwe shown a straight red card and could miss Scotland's Six Nations test against Italy
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Duhan van der Merwe could miss Scotland's Six Nations match against Italy next week.
The Scotland international was shown a straight red card in Worcester Warrior's 43-12 loss to London Irish on Saturday.
The winger was given his marching orders in the 45th minute as he was judged to have for making contact with Kyle Rowe's head with his forearm in an attempt to hand him off.
Duhan van der Merwe's red card against London Irish
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) March 5, 2022
He could miss Scotland's #GuinnessSixNations match against Italy next week.#SaffasAbroad pic.twitter.com/njQWxUjbml
Depending on the outcome of his disciplinary, van der Merwe will likely miss Scotland's trip to the Stadio Olimpico.
There is some hope for van der Merwe and Scotland fans with popular rugby twitter account @rugbyandthelaw saying:
'Based on the below footage, he would have a good argument for getting it overturned.
Contact with the forearm seems insignificant and degree of danger not high. Clearly unintentional.'
Van der Merwe was shown a red card for a forearm to the head. 🔴
— Rugby and the Law (@rugbyandthelaw) March 5, 2022
Based on the below footage, he would have a good argument for getting it overturned.
Contact with the forearm seems insignificant and degree of danger not high. Clearly unintentional.#GallagherPrem ⚖️🏉 https://t.co/DsF3hK08pk
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