Springbok no. 221 · Flank
Alvi van der Merwe
Albertus Viljoen van der Merwe · WP
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1931
First test
5 Dec 1931, age 23 · Flank v Wales, St. Helens, Swansea
Biography
Alvi van der Merwe was a heavy, fast forward from Worcester who won his only cap on the flank in the 8–3 win over Wales at Swansea in 1931. Born in Rawsonville on 14 September 1908 and educated at Rondebosch and Worcester Gimnasium, he had played for Western Province against the 1928 All Blacks. He died on 18 September 1986.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 1931 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Flank | W 8–3 | WP |