Akker van der Merwe

Akker van der Merwe
Full nameArmand H P van der Merwe[1]
Date of birth (1991-06-17) 17 June 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthVanderbijlpark, South Africa
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Outeniqua
UniversityNorth-West University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Blue Bulls
Youth career
2007–2009 SWD Eagles
2010 Leopards U19
2012 Leopards U21
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 NWU Pukke 10 (15)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Leopards XV 6 (10)
2013–2014 Leopards 11 (0)
2014–2017 Lions 50 (35)
2014–2016 Golden Lions 18 (25)
2015Racing 92 2 (0)
2017 Golden Lions XV 3 (15)
2017–2018 Sharks (Currie Cup) 15 (10)
2018–2019 Sharks 23 (30)
2019–2023 Sale Sharks 70 (155)
2023– Bulls 7 (30)
Correct as of 06 December 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 Barbarians 4 (10)
2018 South Africa 3 (0)
Correct as of 16 June 2018

Armand H P "Akker" van der Merwe (born 17 June 1991) is a South African [1] professional rugby union player for South African United Rugby Championship side Bulls.[2] His regular position is hooker.

  1. ^ a b "SA Rugby Player Profile – Akker van der Merwe". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. ^ "AKKER VAN DER MERWE SIGNS FOR VODACOM BULLS". Bulls Rugby. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.