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Morne van den Berg

Position
Scrum-half
Morne van den Berg is a professional scrum-half for the Lions, dictating tempo from the base of the ruck. Track Morne's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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71.3
Index
16thof 446 halfbacks
77th overall · top 4% at halfbacks
Attack
74
Defence
80
Impact
64
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Morne has 89 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Tireless link man, tries included

Across 91 matches Van den Berg has logged over 4,400 minutes of action, pointing to consistent availability and a heavy workload at the base of the scrum. His tackle numbers stand out sharply — averaging 5.6 per game with a single-match peak of 18 — underlining a defensive commitment that goes well beyond the typical scrum half role. He adds genuine attacking threat too, with 22 tries and carrying contributions that show he is prepared to take the ball into contact rather than simply shift it on.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2026 Season
17
Points
3
Tries
1
Conversions
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Match History
World Nations Championship20261 app · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Italy crestvs Italy1T07 Nov 20266652510
Total6652510
United Rugby Championship2026/273 apps · 1T
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Glasgow Warriors crestvs Glasgow Warriors1T30 Oct 20266962613Bulls crestvs Bulls10 Oct 2026414103Ospreys crestvs Ospreys03 Oct 2026211—3
Total131113619
Champions Cup2026/271 app
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Stade Rochelais crestvs Stade Rochelais17 Oct 202666145
Total66145
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry20263 apps · 1T
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New Zealand crestvs New Zealand1T12 Sept 20268061810New Zealand crestvs New Zealand05 Sept 2026371108New Zealand crestvs New Zealand29 Aug 202623——4
Total14072822
International20261 app
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Argentina crestvs Argentina08 Aug 202620——3
Total20——3
Challenge Cup2025/262 apps
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Lyon crestvs Lyon10 Jan 2026615155Benetton crestvs Benetton06 Dec 202562336
Total12381811
Rugby Championship20251 app · 1T
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Argentina crestvs Argentina1T27 Sept 2025————
Total————
Challenge Cup2024/252 apps · 1T
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Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh04 Apr 20258083815Section Paloise crestvs Section Paloise1T14 Dec 202462456
Total142124321
The Rugby Championship20241 app
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Australia crestvs Australia17 Aug 2024————
Total————
About Morne van den Berg

Morne van den Berg is a professional rugby union scrum-half registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with dictating tempo from the base of the ruck.

As a scrum-half, Morne 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.

Follow Morne van den Berg's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Lions news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Morne van den Berg play?
Morne van den Berg plays scrum-half for the Lions.
Which team does Morne van den Berg play for?
Morne van den Berg plays for the Lions, the Johannesburg-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Lions play their home games?
The Lions play their home matches at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Where can I follow Morne van den Berg's fixtures and stats?
Follow Morne van den Berg's fixtures, results, match appearances and Lions news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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