Lions newcomer Edwill van der Merwe

Edwill van der Merwe. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/Sports Inc

Lions welcome arrival of star wing – WATCH

Speedster Edwill van der Merwe has joined up with the Lions ahead of the resumption of the United Rugby Championship.

Lions newcomer Edwill van der Merwe

Edwill van der Merwe. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/Sports Inc

Van der Merwe has moved to Johannesburg to link up with the Lions following the conclusion of his contract with Western Province and the Stormers.

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Western Province Professional Rugby previously stated that they had made Van der Merwe a significant offer in a bid to retain his services, but the 25-year-old ultimately chose to relocate to Johannesburg.

Van der Merwe featured for the Stormers in the first four rounds of the United Rugby Championship, but is now in line to turn out for the Lions when they head back into action against Cardiff and Munster.

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