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Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

The South Africa-born 30-year-old has scored a record 32 tries in his 49 appearances for his adopted country.

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