François van der Merwe

François van der Merwe

Birth name	François van der Merwe
Date of birth	(1983-10-04) 4 October 1983
Place of birth	Bloemfontein, South Africa
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	127 kg (20 st 0 lb)
Notable relative(s)	Flippie van der Merwe (father), Flip van der Merwe (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–17 2017- Racing Métro Lyon OU 213 37 (65) (0) Correct as of 20 December 2019 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2006–2008 Western Province 48 (20) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2008 Stormers 6 (5)

François van der Merwe is a South African professional rugby union player. He plays at lock for Lyon Olympique in the Top 14. He is older brother of Flip van der Merwe

External links

• Ligue Nationale De Rugby Profile
• European Professional Club Rugby Profile
• Racing Metro Profile