Across 92 matches Van Der Merwe has scored 39 tries while averaging over 41 metres per game with the ball in hand, pointing to a winger who does far more than wait on the touchline. His carry volume — nearly six per match — signals consistent involvement in the Lions' attacking structure rather than a peripheral role. When the opportunities arise, his peak outputs of 131 metres and 15 carries in a single game underline the explosive upside he brings to any backline.
Edwill Van Der Merwe is a professional rugby union wing registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with providing finishing pace on the flank.
As a wing, Edwill features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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