South Africa-born Van der Merwe relishes Springboks clash

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Winger DTH van der Merwe will make a record 15th Rugby World Cup appearance for Canada when he lines up against his native South Africa in their ...

KOBE: Winger DTH van der Merwe will make a record 15th Rugby World Cup appearance for Canada when he lines up against his native South Africa in their Pool B clash at the Kobe Stadium on Tuesday.

"It's special and something I have looked forward to my whole career, to play against South Africa. Especially as this is my last World Cup," Van der Merwe told reporters in Kobe on Sunday. "They are well-coached, they have got a physical pack that is complimented with a really speedy backline. For us it is just an opportunity to measure ourselves against one of the best teams in the world.

 

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