Across 11 Currie Cup appearances, Van der Merwe operates as a high-volume contributor on both sides of the ball, averaging over five carries and nearly six tackles per match. His carrying numbers reflect a player trusted to shift the gainline regularly, while his tackle counts point to consistent defensive responsibility across extended minutes. His best outings — double-digit carries and tackles in the same game — suggest he can step up his workrate markedly when the occasion demands.
Ruwald van der Merwe is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Pumas, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Ruwald features for the Pumas across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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