Yahoo Sports Scotland wing Van der Merwe extends Edinburgh stay
Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh.
The club say the 29-year-old will remain with them until "at least" the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with his previous deal due to expire at the end of the current campaign.
The re-signing is a boost for Scottish Rugby as it attempts to keep its international players in Scotland amid competition from leagues in England, France, and Japan.
National captain Sione Tuipulotu agreed new terms with Glasgow last month, but Warriors fly-half Tom Jordan will depart for Bristol Bears at the end of the season.
Van der Merwe has four tries in six appearances for Edinburgh this season, and scored his 30th Scotland try in the win over Australia last month to go clear as the country's top Test scorer.
A tourist with the British and Irish Lions in 2021, Van der Merwe is in his second spell with Edinburgh having returned in 2022 following the collapse of Worcester Warriors, where he spent two years.
He has scored 45 tries in 98 appearances for Edinburgh having initially signed from Montpellier in 2017.
"This club and city are my home," Van der Merwe said. "My wife and I love it here and I'm incredibly proud to represent the city and our supporters.
"I'd be lying if I said other clubs didn't express interest, but Edinburgh is home for me, and my connection to the club and our supporters were a massive driver in my decision to re-sign."
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