ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
Discover the remarkable achievements of our featured athletes. From record-breaking performances to prestigious awards, each milestone tells a story of dedication and perseverance.
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SA Schools Rugby
2023
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SA U/20 Rugby
2025
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U/20 Rugby World Championship Winner
2025
POSITION:
Flyhalf
CLUB TEAM:
Bulls (Pretoria– SA) SA U/20 – 2025
HOMETOWN:
Bloemfontein
DOB:
February 21, 2005
CATEGORY:
Young Guns
SPORTING CODE:
Rugby
Ian van der Merwe, born February 21, 2005, is a South African rugby player from Grey College in Bloemfontein, known for his playmaking skills as a flyhalf. A product of the Cheetahs’ youth system, he has quickly risen as a promising talent in South African rugby. Van der Merwe represented the Blue Bulls at the U18 Craven Week, showcasing his ability to control games with his kicking and passing.
In 2025, he was selected for the Junior Springboks (South Africa U20) squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha, where he played against Australia U20 on May 5, 2025, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. He also featured in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, appearing in matches against Australia U20 and Scotland U20.
His performances, including his goal-kicking accuracy, have marked him as a key prospect for the Vodacom Bulls’ professional setup.
In 2025, he was selected for the Junior Springboks (South Africa U20) squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha, where he played against Australia U20 on May 5, 2025, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. He also featured in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, appearing in matches against Australia U20 and Scotland U20.
His performances, including his goal-kicking accuracy, have marked him as a key prospect for the Vodacom Bulls’ professional setup.
