himself as a regular for the team over the next few years, appearing in 36 test matches prior to his move to Clermont in 2015. Personal His father Flippie was also a rugby player, making six appearances for South Africa between 1981 and 1989. References External links Flip van der Merwe at Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame Flip van der Merwe at thebulls.co.za Flip van der Merwe at skysports.com Flip van der Merwe at itsrugby.co.uk 1985 births Living people Afrikaner people Alumni of Grey College, Bloemfontein Blue Bulls players Bulls (rugby union) players Cambridge University R.U.F.C. players Cheetahs (rugby union) players Free State Cheetahs players Rugby union locks Rugby union players from Potchefstroom South Africa international rugby union players South African expatriate rugby union players South African people of Dutch descent South African rugby union players