Six Nations 2023: Duhan van der Merwe on his surprise attempt for Scotland v England
| Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 11 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT |
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Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe says he “giggles” when he watches his sensational first attempt within the historic Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham.
The Edinburgh participant evaded 5 England tackles as he scored one of many nice tries within the historical past of the 5 or Six Nations in Scotland’s 29-23 win.
“I’ve clearly seen it a few occasions – I nonetheless cannot imagine I’ve carried out that,” he informed BBC Scotland Sport.
“I giggle after I watch it. Wanting again at it, I am simply completely buzzing.”
Van der Merwe, who rejoined Edinburgh final October following the demise of Worcester Warriors, added: “Clearly for me personally it is one of the best attempt I’ve ever scored.”
The British and Irish Lions winger’s late second attempt at Twickenham – ending off an excellent crew transfer with a robust cost to the nook – gave Scotland back-to-back wins on the residence of English rugby.
Scotland have now gained 4 and drawn one in all their final six matches in opposition to England and haven’t misplaced at Twickenham since 2017.
Saturday’s victory was the proper begin to the Six Nations for Gregor Townsend’s facet, who’ve three residence video games on this 12 months’s championship in addition to a visit to defending champions France.
They face Wales at Murrayfield this weekend, a sport they’ve beforehand faltered in following the emotional excessive of a victory in opposition to England.
“We have now to take it sport by sport,” Van der Merwe stated, when requested about Scotland’s prospects within the championship. “We have now to give attention to Wales this weekend.
“But in addition we imagine that we will go and beat each single crew on the market as a result of we’re a extremely, actually tight group and we play for one another. So why not, is my query.”
