SOUTH AFRICA A
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX
2026
66.0
Attack
89
Defence
60
Impact
57
Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.
DATA NOTES
Across 3 tracked matches: 203 metres from 16 carries, 3 clean breaks, 0 offloads and a 60% tackle success rate (9 made).
Generated from official match feeds
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Season stats
20264TRIES
20POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres203
Carries16
Clean breaks3
Offloads0
Try assists0
Passes7
DEFENCE
Tackles made9
Tackles missed6
Tackle success60%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND
Match history
Int. Friendly Games 2 apps · 4 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Argentina
8 AUG 26
1 T
0
8
101
4
The Barbarians
20 JUN 26
3 T
0
6
94
2
TOTALS
0
14
195
6
Nations Championship 1 apps · 0 tries
Frequently asked questions
What position does Edwill Van Der Merwe play?
Edwill Van Der Merwe plays as a back for South Africa A.
Which team does Edwill Van Der Merwe play for?
Edwill Van Der Merwe currently plays for South Africa A.
How old is Edwill Van Der Merwe?
Edwill Van Der Merwe is 30 years old (born 12 April 1996).
How tall is Edwill Van Der Merwe?
Edwill Van Der Merwe stands 1.8m tall.
What nationality is Edwill Van Der Merwe?
Edwill Van Der Merwe is from South Africa.
How many tries has Edwill Van Der Merwe scored?
Edwill Van Der Merwe has scored 4 tries and 20 points across 3 tracked matches.
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