Across three appearances off the bench, Van der Merwe's output is weighted firmly towards defence, averaging over a tackle per outing from limited minutes. His carry numbers are modest, suggesting his immediate contribution on entry is to stabilise rather than attack. His best single-game figures — four tackles and two carries — indicate he can lift his involvement when the opportunity is there.
Arno stands 197cm (6′6″) tall and weighs 110kg.
Arno van der Merwe is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Cheetahs, the Bloemfontein-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Arno features for the Cheetahs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
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