Marnus van der Merwe looks set to snub a return to South Africa and remain in the north when his Scarlets’ contract expires, according to reports.
The former Cheetahs hooker joined the Llanelli club last year and has quickly become a fan favourite, but the uncertainty around the future of the Welsh Rugby clubs and the interest he is attracting means his departure is surely inevitable.
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His stocks skyrocketed this year after the 28-year-old debuted for the Springboks against Georgia in Nelspruit. He earned further caps against Argentina and New Zealand during South Africa’s successful Rugby Championship defence.
