DUHAN GRAND AT 50

Special day awaits at Murrayfield for Scotland's record try-scorer

- BY ANTHONY BROWN

SCOTLAND'S record tryscorer Duhan van der Merwe admitted he could not have envisaged his international success when he first joined Edinburgh in 2017.

The South Africa-born 30-year-old is preparing to win his 50th cap for his adopted nation against the United States this afternoon, five years after his debut against Georgia in October 2020.

Van der Merwe, who has accumulated 32 tries in his 49 appearances, did not anticipate becoming such a prominent player when he first moved to Scotland more than eight years ago following an injury-di rupted stint at Montpellier.

“It's an unbelievable feeling,” he said ahead of his landmark appearance.

“When I made my debut five years ago, I never thought Id be sitting here making my 50th. It's just a very special moment for myself and my family.