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Match Date13 December 2026 - 18:15

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EPCR Challenge Cup

DRAGONS RFC Dragons RFC

St Helens, Swansea

Gideon  van Merwe

Gideon van Merwe

Flank

1.83 m

97.00 kg

Player Details

: Gideon

: van Merwe

: 27/01/1995

: Potchefstroom

Biography

Most memorable experience: Winning the Currie Cup back in 2023.

Pre-game ritual or superstition: Listen to music and try to stay present in the moment.

?Biggest inspiration: My dad. He told me to work hard for something if I want it.

Challenging moment: Times when you get injured; in that moment, you struggle with the mental struggle of "how will I get back from this?"

Hobbies or activities: Playing golf and being around my family.

Advice to younger players: Never stop working for what you want, even in the hard times. Always be the hardest working in the room.

Your rugby legend: Heinrich Rossouw.

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