Schalk van der Merwe rugby player
Schalk van der Merwe rugby player

Schalk van der Merwe

4th Nov 1990 1.84m/105kg Tighthead Prop

Weekend teams and predictions

9 years ago by Front Row Grunt

A seven game weekend, and this time spread over only two days! Take in the teams, times, odds, Superbru community picks along with Tank and David Campese’s predictions. Tank LanningSaturday is industrial,...

Preview: S15 Round Seven, Part One

9 years ago by Rugby 365

The Rebels head to Wellington to face a decidedly under-par Hurricanes this Friday, as the Super Rugby season approaches the halfway stage. While the Rebels have not exactly threatened any team since...

Lions opt for stronger defence

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Emirates Lions coach Johan Ackermann has moved towards a stronger defensive and more traditional team selection as he named his side to face the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. A victory will...

Super Rugby preview, team news, line-ups: Round 6

9 years ago by ESPN Scrum

Friday, March 20Highlanders v Hurricanes, Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinHead-to-head: Played 23, Won 11, Lost 12 In Dunedin: Played 12, Won 6, Lost 6 Last clash: Round 14, 2014 - Hurricanes 16-18 Highlanders,...

Weekend teams and predictions

9 years ago by Front Row Grunt

Coenie vs Crockett might see us opening that coolerbox VERY early on Saturday. Check out the weekend’s teams, times, odds, Bru community picks and Tank Lanning’s predictions. Tank LanningNot a single...

Preview: S15 Round Six, Part One

9 years ago by Rugby 365

The Hurricanes head south across the Cook Strait determined to maintain their unbeaten start, as the Super Rugby season heads into Week Six. Awaiting for the tournament's only remaining unbeaten side...

Ackermann 'rotates' his pride again

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has again made changes to his team, ahead of the opening match of their four-game Australasia. Ackermann made two changes - both in key positions - for the encounter with...

Lions to break duck Down Under

9 years ago by Rugby 365

The Lions headed for Australasia on Sunday determined to end their three-match losing streak. Despite leading for 77 minutes on the scoreboard, the Lions were overtaken by a late Stormers try - the...

Super Rugby Round 3 Preview Part 2

9 years ago by Len Kaplan

Two of the teams playing on Saturday will be attempting to win their third consecutive game, with 11 of the 15 Super Rugby teams having already suffered at least one defeat in the first two rounds....

Preview: S15 Round Three, Part Two

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Two of Super Rugby's most successful teams - the Crusaders and Bulls - appear to be up the creek without a paddle. The seven-time champion Crusaders, without a title since 2008, travel to Hamilton...