Akker van der Merwe
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Union Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Akker van der Merwe |
| Occupation | Rugby Union Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 17, 1991(1991-06-17) |
| Age | 33 |
| Birthplace | Vanderbijlpark |
| Country | South Africa |
| Birth City | Vanderbijlpark |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Akker van der Merwe Biography
| Name | Akker van der Merwe |
| Birthday | Jun 17 |
| Birth Year | 1991 |
| Place Of Birth | Vanderbijlpark |
| Home Town | Vanderbijlpark |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Akker van der Merwe is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on June 17, 1991 in Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Armand H P ‘Akker’ van der Merwe (born 17 June 1991 in Vanderbijlpark) is a rugby union player for English Premiership side Sale Sharks. His regular position is hooker.
His Currie Cup debut came in July 2013. He came on as a substitute on the hour mark at Olën Park in their 2013 Currie Cup First Division match against the eventual champions, the Pumas. While mainly being used as a substitute during the campaign (playing off the bench on eight occasions), he did one start in the competition against the Boland Cavaliers.
He played Varsity Cup rugby for the NWU Pukke in 2013 and 2014. He made eight appearances and scored three tries in the 2014 competition, helping his side to the final, where they lost 39–33 to the UCT Ikey Tigers, with Van der Merwe scoring a try early in the second half.
His performances for the Lions in Super Rugby also led to a domestic move, with Van der Merwe joining the Golden Lions on a deal for the 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division competition.
He is the older brother of winger Duhan van der Merwe, who also played Craven Week rugby for SWD Eagles and were included in the South African Schools sides in 2012 and 2013.
Akker van der Merwe Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Union Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Akker van der Merwe is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akker van der Merwe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Although born in Vanderbijlpark, Van der Merwe grew up in George, where he played rugby for Outeniqua High School to win inclusion in the SWD Eagles Under-16 side for the 2007 Grant Khomo Week and their Under-18 side for the 2008 Academy Week and 2009 Craven Week competitions.
In 2010, he moved to Potchefstroom where he represented the Leopards and university side NWU Pukke. He was a regular for the Leopards U19 side during the 2010 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition, making thirteen appearances and in 2012, he made twelve appearances for the Leopards U21 side in the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship, scoring six tries.
His senior debut came in 2013, when he was included in the senior Leopards XV side for the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition. He made his debut against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg, coming on as an early substitute. He also marked the occasion by scoring a try in injury time at the end of the match. Two more starts and three more substitute appearances (and one more try) followed during that competition.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 238 lbs |
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Who is Akker van der Merwe Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Akker Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Akker van der Merwe celebrates birthday on June 17 of every year.