Lions Origins: Duhan van der Merwe

This is the story of Duhan van der Merwe's rugby career. From playing in the garden with his brother, to dealing with setbacks as a professional before moving to Scotland and becoming a Lion.
These are his origins and this is his journey.
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[@wgjansenvanvuren8160]

As a South African Springbok supporter we would always be thankful and appriciative for the European clubs that takes in SA players to give them a chance to play the most beautiful game.

[@vonkderidder8494]

You mean they give our white players a chance to play when their own country forced them out.

[@martinbirmingham4450]

@@vonkderidder8494 if you have any more like this one please send then thanks.

[@karabomafa5609]

@@vonkderidder8494 forced them out how?! Think you should lay off the drugs

[@spitriple-seven2951]

@@vonkderidder8494 they leave because black players with equal talent or even better are finally given a chance. Sorry this guy isn't better than Mapimimpi or Kolbe. We don't need him

[@vonkderidder8494]

@@spitriple-seven2951 If they had equal talent our provincial sides wouldn't be so weak. Duhan is better than Mapimpi and Nkosi.

[@Rhosnesni]

What an opportunity for the lad. And to go back to SA with a Lions jersey must feel like a real vindication of his decision.

[@tomhudson1129]

100%. Trust your gut

[@aldobonaso3481]

I think it will only truly feel like vindication if he wins...but yeah. Good for him, one of the many to fall through the cracks of the South African rugby factory...we must be doing something right if a player like Duhan is not a major missing piece of our national setup. Good luck to him and welcome home!

[@MrPoepope]

@@aldobonaso3481 Yeh, I don't even think you need to look at it that way. Like he says in the video, he had a lot of set-backs and difficulties that meant things didn't work for him in SA. Different players/people thrive and come good in different situations, his path is his path and I don't even think he is seeking 'vindication' at this point, achieving what he has I doubt he'd change a thing. He's a massive player in the Northern Hemisphere and in European rugby, he has made it to the top level, period! Also I see him around occasionally in Edinburgh and he's a nice lad--still a bit of the kid about him which is lovely to see.

[@rockandmeatroll]

Says he prob should have played for the boks?

[@groenrizla2513]

Always think its a shame that so many young S Africans are now making Europe their base. End of the day its no different to any other profession - just no space for them in SA these days, for a number of reasons I won't go into. And just wait until the school boys from SA in French clubs become eligeable to play international for France. Best youngsters in SA seem to all have made plans to emigrate to greener pastures and if SA schools are anything to go by, these are some of the most talented in the world. Besides if the Springbok name ever changes to the Proteas to suit certain political, racial and economical agendas, it would be nice to know the Boks live on in Europe.

[@jonathansmith3621]

As a South African I think being selected for lions to tour South Africa might mean more to him than any other player

[@doyourownthing]

As a South African I'm proud to see one of our boys grow to this stature and to then return to face the springboks as a B&I Lion, well done Duhan! Best wishes on your future, I'm a fan son, do your work!

[@aleccastro4761]

fair play to Edinburgh, they gave him that step up

[@KernowekTim]

Fair play to Duhan, he took the step and it has richly repaid both himself and Edinburgh.

[@aleccastro4761]

@Maith on fhear yeah he got the big bucks contract

[@taylordoo0077]

Straight after qualifying for Jockland he signs for bottom of prem Worcester! Strange move

[@flyboy496]

@@taylordoo0077 he's a giver to the game!! Wants to build and strengthen the weaker teams, even it only makes a tiny difference at the end of the day. He was once on the verge of being down and out, thanks to his brother and Edinburgh was given a life line. Just trying to do the same for the current underdogs me thinks

[@flyboy496]

@@taylordoo0077 not every thing in life is about money or victory at all costs. Just my 5cents worth

[@si5883]

We scots love having him in our side and hope he's as useful for the lions. I'm sure Gregor will get the best from him. Good luck Duhan.

[@Ricardo.08]

We Will Eat Him

[@si5883]

@@Ricardo.08 by the end of the game you might just wish you bloody had done! Though I think he'll be a bit tough even for you

[@concorde3980]

@@Ricardo.08 always eat your own? No wonder we adopted him.

[@andrewwarren3566]

You guys should of taken his brother aswell. Lots of South Africans looking at immigrating to Europe now with things getting worse. I foresee great things for European rugby in the future. Sad state of affairs but it true. I am a massive Springbok fan but facts are facts.

[@youngsimba6714]

@@concorde3980 lmao ahhhh we are the Boks what did Duhan do?

[@adamd4306]

Great to see Scotland gave him the opportunity and he delivered for them, Rugby in the end won all round

[@cheeseweasel69]

Scotland are grateful to have you big man!

[@stevecummings2703]

Just great to see the emotion of what it means, he’s now played for all 3 of my teams…Edinburgh, Scotland and the Lions. Great stuff.

[@williebauld1007]

He’s been a great player for Edinburgh and latterly Scotland, so chuffed he made the squad and Saturday’s team 👍🏻

[@benrawson007]

And now moving to the worst team in the Premiership. Weird.

[@williebauld1007]

@@benrawson007 that’s a puzzling move

[@benrawson007]

@@williebauld1007 And they are the worst by a long way. DVM defence is poor and maybe his salary demands are too high. If you look across the Prem very few teams have 'blockbuster' players on the wing. Money is better spent in different postiions.

[@Goubo2000]

@@benrawson007 his defence isnt that bad he missed 3 tackles all six nations fair enough one lead to a try against france but he scored two to make up for it

[@Zomo1553]

@@Goubo2000 it’s pretty bad ngl but he’s just started playing internationally and hopefully he can improve with experience

[@gameadadams5338]

With south Africa's large talent pool not all players will be springboks... Good luck to him... We wish him well. Alles van die beste.

[@gameadadams5338]

@@matthewalcorn6316 he played forthe bulls at the time so he did have the best training.... He was up against Ruan combrink on wing for the Boks and he just didnt make the step up... I'm happy he could for Scotland. As for the best winger in the world. Highly debateble imho. He is not even one of the best winger in the current crop of only the southern hemisphere. Maybe judge him after he played against the abs...boks or wallabies....? And SAR invested in kolbe snd Mpimpi... The returns speak for themselves so im sure they pretty happy with that.

[@StaalBurgher0]

If there was better paying domestic rugby he wouldnt have left. Not to mention the politics etc.

[@Alex-sv8th]

Despite being born in South Africa you can tell this means the world to him which is great to see

[@mnnh1]

It’s the pinnacle for. He will never be eligible for Bok selection so to get the chance to prove your doubters wrong in your homeland must be extraordinary .

[@paddy8046]

Congradulations to Duhan, I was going to write about how I left SA and woouldn't want to play for anyone else but the Boks. Fact is I would be chatting out of my arse and the reality is i'm a bit salty his not playing for the Boks. Good luck I hope Duhan does well.

[@carolmorris404]

I don't think it was easy for Duane, but that doesn't mean I am going to support him or his rugby talent. Two of my 3 children emigrated to their patriarchal UK I love them and wish them well in their lives, which I am grateful didn't include Rugby at Uni. Well done Juane. You will always be a boere seen. Your loyalty to the B&I lions did not go unnoticed. But never forget your roots.

[@DaveElby]

Must be a tough ask playing against your country of birth but also a massive incentive to show your abilities and justify selection. Good luck!

[@TheJaytee194]

birth? it was his home until 4 years ago

[@DaveElby]

@@TheJaytee194 Yes Jay, he was born in SA, ergo it is his country of birth.

[@vonkderidder8494]

@@TheJaytee194 The quota system forced him out, like so many others. One day justice will prevail.

[@vonkderidder8494]

@@pfchim2012 Mapimpi anyday

[@95VJay]

@@vonkderidder8494 Absolutely not! He is a good player, but he is definitely not SA's top 4 wingers

[@andrewwarren3566]

I am a South African and support Duhan! There are alot of us!

[@vuyophandle1903]

You still make a minority to all of us that support the Springboks. He has failed along with his Lions against us. The Springboks will always be a superior team! 💪

[@clembo13]

great player, absolute beast for Edinburgh and Scotland! Good luck to him and all the boys

[@makeperceive]

Congrats Duhan, an outstanding achievement.

[@GWills-ys6rd]

What a brilliant person and athlete. Grow stronger Duhan and enjoy your opportunities and success.

[@ianjacobs2998]

A SPRINGBOK supporter. GO WELL "BOERE SEUN". GOD BLESS YOU! 🤗🙏

[@KernowekTim]

Never gave up. Mark of the man.

[@haliquewadood7652]

Congrats Duhan! As fans, more often than not, we do not know the challenges players face. You've had a tough career but you made it! You most certainly deserve the Lions jersey and we are with you.

[@skaakswaan455]

Most exciting player of the 2021 Lions Tour. Mooi tjom

[@fitness-universe7410]

You do what you have to ..we support you

[@BritGuyAbroad]

Seems like a great bloke, I'm very happy for him. I hope he sticks it to the Boks on the park.

[@bonkekunene5910]

Lol keep dreaming

[@optoms1178]

He played like a real doos on Saturday

[@Anthony-zl9ww]

Only thing he stuck out was his foot

[@vuyophandle1903]

Lol. He didn't now didn't he?

[@admaga]

Good Luck, Duhan! You deserve your call up for the Lions. Going on tour with Lions to South Africa must be very special, and something you never could have predicted. Life,eh?

[@scottslattery7021]

Great player and he seems like a very likable person

[@robbiejones9340]

Opens your eyes a little to how ruthless and difficult it is to become a Springbok, but all the best to him with Scotland and with the Lions!

[@rigardtsmit1816]

He would have been a Springbok, if quotas werent a thing. But some positions are "reserved" for players of colour.

[@jan7539]

@@rigardtsmit1816 ek twyfel hy sou n bok word😂 hyt eers begin blink in die laaste paar jaar en ons het Kolbe en Mapimpi as starters, Nkosi as n backup en hope en hope ouens wat blerrie goed is op vlieël. Ek dink hyt al besluit om vir Skotland te speel in 2017. Om te se dis n quota issue is net n lazy excuse

[@jan7539]

Specman, Arendse, Senatla, Penxe, Tambwe, Jacobs, Tyrone Green, Kok, Edwill van der Merwe en Skosan is almal top klas en wys jou net hoe sterk die kompetisie is. Dis n lui opmerking wat jy maak

[@Tianton1]

What a polite and well mannered young man

[@lucbowie4509]

What a great video to see how much it means to him to have been selected for the Lions against his native country. Really makes you want to back him when you see how emotional he gets. Top bloke.

[@mojojojo218]

Well done young man ... all the best for the future!

[@gidug2250]

Top lad, hope he keeps going well

[@rhiannon6110]

He has had an incredible year! Such a great addition to the Scotland team.

[@_vic97]

Proudly South African ✊🏾

[@migyman321]

He’s a monster!💪🏼

[@warrenconlongrant5300]

Getting excited

[@lindyhobbit1]

Lekker Bruh-wish only the best for you!

[@giovannidispirito9056]

I didnt even bat an eye lid at Duhan and Akker being related. Genuinely wouldn’t have guessed it 🤣

[@joetrp-3553]

He's a unit

[@martinsilva9154]

Wouldnt be surprised if there was some dodgy substances taken back in SA as a teen

[@Zomo1553]

Duhan has been a beast for Edinburgh for quite a while. He’s got potential to be a beast this tour!

[@vuyophandle1903]

The potential never really materialized, did it.

[@TELL-TALK]

Awesome player

[@elvenblood]

Great story. Looking forward to see him dominate on the outside channels.

[@trainedbysage4208]

Always beautiful to see dreams come true. The road less traveled and he made it. Always good to see a lad from the South make it big ❤️🇿🇦. Can't wait to see what he can do on the pitch against his own. (Our boys the Springboks)

[@len2son]

If there is one try scored by the Lions, I hope it is Duhan. Other than that I want our Bokke boys to win!

[@trainedbysage4208]

@@len2son I relate 100% to that feeling 😂👑🤝

[@AMS-1]

All the best to you Duhan. I'm just glad you getting to play your sport at the highest level. Would have been nice to see you in Green and Gold but now our great talent will play for The British and Irish Lions. Voorspoed!

[@len2son]

It's win-win, or lose-lose which ever way you look at it. We cannot have our cake and eat it, though that would be nice!

[@RG-ja34sep]

There is NO country in the entire world that produces rugby talent like South Africa. You might be thinking of New Zealand but they pinch a lot of talent from the South Pacific Islands. In South Africa it’s all home grown, and now that more African players are becoming part of the team and squad, the volume of talent is simply mind blowing!!!

[@thebeastfromtheeastrugby1120]

A beast !

[@oscarlapwood9856]

His voice is 🔥

[@hydrahunter8740]

What a guy

[@Kai.andEli]

I'm glad he still calls south africa 🇿🇦 home!

[@a4away]

Citizenship of adopted country should be required.

[@rockandmeatroll]

He is South African

[@a4away]

@@rockandmeatroll Then he should play in SA and be selected if considered good enough.

[@len2son]

@@a4away so you think the Lions selectors are wrong to select him? You do note that you are in the minority in this tread, right? Waaaaay in the minority!!

[@a4away]

@@len2son Obviously you’re a NuckFut to comprehend. 1. To play for a country you should be a citizen of that country 2. If as someone stated he is SAfrican then that is where he should play and if good enough be selected. Comprehend? Didn’t think so.

[@Faust_ZA]

i love scotland and the scottish as a south african this just satisfies me

[@sim8051]

Imagine fighting these brothers

[@ruhanvandermerwe8461]

Proud van der Merwe right here. Geluk Duhan!!

[@len2son]

Lol Ruhan and Duhan. Canada also had a Van der Merwe playing on the wing for them. Daniel Tailliferre Hauman (D.T.H.) van der Merwe!!

[@ruhanvandermerwe8461]

@@len2son yeah he is from Worcester in the Western Cape, not far from where I grew up

[@johannesjonkers2542]

Yster Leeus Senter!!

[@BuccaneerZA703]

Kudos to Duhan 👏

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

He does look like Flash Gorden from the comics though. Like heros aspect. I like the kid. Hes cool af.

[@jalexandertdavies]

I can't believe they're related

[@roxymarks9636]

One lad got the better genes…

[@mromegakiwi4952]

@@roxymarks9636 The angry warthog! 😂

[@jalexandertdavies]

@@roxymarks9636 Is it the one who played for the Springboks?

[@tshiya.mosikili2324]

As a South African fan...I love seeing this guy play, even if it's in a red shirt.

[@jacobotha4926]

Imagine a Barbarian squad comprising of siblings only

[@shelr8204]

Very cool idea

[@Centre14]

tuilagi brothers

[@RhysPitman94]

Vunipola Boys, Cubby and Foxy, trio of barrets

[@bosvarkd8403]

Barret bros. Du Perez bros. Van Der merwe bros . The Currys ..come on who else

[@samlogue1659]

Matt and Zander Fagerson

[@intaka041]

Good thing he left. He was never gonna make this springbok team. Our wings are too dynamic🔥

[@kaltonian]

yeah m8 you done well

[@mtabrahams]

If this was a few years back he would’ve fit the mould of what we wanted our wingers to be. Big, strong and physical. Now we sorta shifted away from that mould with how we defend and use our wingers. We need tactically astute, and agile wingers to rush up and shut things down.

[@jaketaylor1367]

Nice Scottish accent

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

Did he get selected to provide some local knowledge?

[@soddof7972]

Look at him hes from Skibereen can't you tell by his accent!

[@nickybutt9733]

Dude is more South African than Bakkies Botha

[@SuperEdge67]

Yep and not the slightest bit British. Shouldn’t be representing the Lions.

[@mnnh1]

@@SuperEdge67 you can only take the chances you get in life. Good luck to him

[@SuperEdge67]

@@mnnh1 what about the chance in life for some British born player that has had his place taken by this guy. It’s just wrong , don’t care how you justify it.

[@adelagallichan9167]

@@SuperEdge67 couldnt agree more .an utter disgrace

[@mnnh1]

@@SuperEdge67 everything thing about his eligibility and selection was compliant with the Rules and laws set out by the IRB. If you don’t like the laws, change the eligibility laws. Don’t shoot the messenger…..

[@kraaidievoel]

I am South African and have worked in a lot of different countries, what he has done by leaving SA and starting over first in Fr and then the UK was a hell of a hard road! It takes a lot of guts, discipline, vasbyt to see it though and then to make the highest level of them all... hats off

[@eugenemakwena6792]

Congrats on your selection and hope you have a successful series. Not too successful though 👍🦁🇿🇦. Bokke!!!

[@SimplySiwe]

I'm sure playing against the Springboks is a bitter sweet moment for him tough... well more bitter than sweet because he knows he probably would never have made it to the field wearing a green and gold jersey.

[@piqueny8872]

Mans inherited that good genetics! Real life lookin Hercules

[@dixoncider7854]

Such a great player, hope he makes a good impression on Saturday because if he’s in great form then he will damage the South Africans in a months time

[@len2son]

It's his only chance as South Africa may be a bit undercooked. MAY be!!

[@vuyophandle1903]

It's a month's time now. What damage did he make? 😆😁🤣

[@heyhey5712]

how did he get on a Lion's tour.

[@Grant-kj4eq]

Should have a Green and Gold Jersey on , he has proved his worthy , no bigger honor than representing your own country . But to get a chance to play for the Lions is a very rare so well done to him for his achievement . Just wish the Lions Tour was played with better spirt . It seems to me that when we play each other the ethos that Rugby represents seems to go right out the window . We should all be having a few beers and a braai after the games but sadly this is not the case .

[@moosa9850]

Is his accent Scotrikaans?

[@homonaledi640]

SA is full of talent. You can "buy" 100 more players and the boks will still outcompete England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland or all four nations combined.

[@optoms1178]

Facts

[@vuyophandle1903]

Very true. We have so much talent in SA.

[@inglese2996]

Pffffttt. The series was decided by 3 points. Tone your arrogance down, sport goes in cycles. South Africa will be on top temporarily.

[@homonaledi640]

@@inglese2996 Remember when England beat NZ in the RWC? The level of arrogance from the English over them being the best team blah blah blah, and about SA not being able to match them in the final. And yet you're here lecturing me. What goes around comes around. Yes our day will come possibly soon, but for now let us.

[@vuyophandle1903]

@@inglese2996 😄😄😆 ease up on the sour grapes princess.

[@DavidGillhamMusic]

2040 something, and the lions tour to SA is just 15 SA expats vs 15 SA non expats.

[@vuyophandle1903]

SA has alot of talent. Wouldn't be surprised seeing that.

[@OnlyTrustTheGovernment]

The talent South Africa lets go of... I hope Duhan gives the boks a difficult time, show that you should be there!

[@vuyophandle1903]

😄😄 he didn't do any of that now did he? LOL! SA doesn't let go of any talent, don't be an idiot. He failed to make the cut and went elsewhere to make his mark and succeeded there. The guy even says he failed medical there. Too much of a poes to understand these things I see.

[@garrick2508]

Lekker Kwagga!🏉

[@BK-vz3mx]

This boy is going to be hurting hard when he plays against the Boks. Its every rugby saffa boys dream to play for the Boks. That emotion he is showing is not for the Lions....

[@bunnychowmuncher]

Ja but we should be proud for him playing for Lions - thats not an easy team to make - lets be honest.

[@mjribes]

The one that got away...

[@thimyphanzu2102]

Honestly i dont even blame him for the choice he made, sa rugby counts hundreds of professional players and knowing there are others overseas who play major roles in their teams the chances of getting selected is almost impossible and ever since sa won the rwc its been even harder because they pick almost the same team

[@Matt-pq3li]

Friendly fire

[@alexgold4965]

How do they produce monster like this in Sa ?

[@MrDumile]

Monsters produce other monsters ...that’s the secret sauce

[@Alex-pt5no]

Genetics + a roid culture

[@MrDumile]

Alex You are more likely to find roid culture in the British Lions squad where people are artificially sized.

[@husky701sm6]

There we go the village idiot is on Alex.

[@petes9524]

Biltong, braai en bier.

[@carlvlok5754]

Vok jou chom, jy speel vir die mees soutie span in die wereld

[@heinehunting9789]

So wat moet hy hier doen? Brood aandra? Or sy kleur teen hom tel .

[@stuartandersen4636]

Anyone know why the Bulls let him go?

[@sim8051]

stiff competition and injury

[@anthonymokootherock1362]

Mostly he was injured in his junior years at the Bulls, never played for the bulls senior side. His junior contract expired while still injured and he was released then went abroad.

[@leightarentaal2123]

Jy kan die man uit Suid Afrika uit haal maar jy kan nie Suid Afrika uit die man uit haal nie.

[@zeppelinfloyd6292]

And at the end of his career, he will follow CJ Stander's footsteps and return home as a proud 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scot.

[@mnnh1]

Lol! Eating Haggis and playing bagpipes…

[@darrentodd3591]

@@mnnh1 better than being hijacked in your car or your family murdered, luister seuntjie haggis is lekker an the pipes, better than pap

[@Fredfromfacebook]

"Every South African school boy's dream"

[@lm_b5080]

"is to play for the British & Irish Lions" lol

[@aldobonaso3481]

@@lm_b5080 hahaha yeah I was thinking the same, "is to beat the British & Irish Lions" is perhaps a bit more accurate? 🤣

[@handcrafted30]

If his bro plays for Sale why don’t we have him in the Scotland square also?

[@benrawson007]

He's been capped and is not Scottish at all so would need the 3-year residency that DVM got but now it's been extended to 5 years to stop the money over national problem.

[@angusabrahams2647]

Cut from a different cloth, son.

[@smooth9019]

We have infiltrate the enemy 🤣

[@vuyophandle1903]

Lol. And not much came out of that, didn't it?

[@clippzzorito1420]

So he doesn't have a Great Great Great Scottish Granny? Rugby makes it up as it goes along I guess.

[@jhelm1712]

The country is seeing a mass exodus of talented young rugby players fleeing to Europe to play rugby . Money is much better and the players are appreciated and wanted , I don't blame them wanting to play overseas with the nonsense they must put up with in South Africa , politics and sport isn't a good combo at all.

[@worldchampions4379]

What “nonsense” are you talking about, please elaborate.

[@schalk_2606]

@@worldchampions4379 what nonsense, just look at what is going on in the country...

[@worldchampions4379]

@@schalk_2606 I asked you to elaborate, have the courage of your convictions and say the quiet thing out loud you coward!

[@stephenmccann726]

Why didn’t they ask what’s it like playing against South Africa seening as your South African. Seems like an obvious question.

[@vonkderidder8494]

Why are SA men such dominant physical specimens ?

[@emiledamant4038]

It's dem juice

[@vonkderidder8494]

@@emiledamant4038 hereditary man juice?

[@emiledamant4038]

@@vonkderidder8494 roids

[@emiledamant4038]

@@vonkderidder8494 let's be honest...it is a big problem in our country, and duhan was definitely on it

[@vonkderidder8494]

@@emiledamant4038 It's only a problem under the quotas. Duhan just eats a lot of biltong.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

If we lose tomorrow Duhan I hope it’s your doing… prove to all in SA who didn’t back you how good you are. It would have been nice to have you and Kolbe as our wings.

[@samleboeuf6993]

he lost ... he is too overrated ! get over it ! He will never beat the Boks !

[@symeremeyers4148]

Winning a world cup is a bigger deal than the Lions

[@ulrich1959]

Hys nogals n doos

[@marcovandenbergh8204]

Jug boet dai stem 🤣🤣🤣

[@boerbull1443]

Because of all the politics in our rugby we lose great players like this to other nations. Just imagine what he could have done in the green and gold

[@len2son]

We already won the world cup without him. We can only pick 15 starters per team anyway.

[@len2son]

We can supply other nations with players too and still win the world cup, not many other nations can do that.

[@boerbull1443]

@@len2son And what about our domestic rugby when's the last time we did well in super rugby? When's the last time we saw a full stadium? My point is not players leaving, its why they are leaving and whats going to be the result. It creates a cycle where the more talent get bought and leave the less resources we'll have to keep future talent and it will kill our domestic rugby

[@vuyophandle1903]

Lol. Fvkc off mate. He didn't leave because of the politics. SA has far too much talent man, we can supply all these Northern Hemisphere teams with players and still compete. I'm glad he didn't wear the Green and Gold. He's a rubbish player, we saw him this series. Had very little impact.

[@johannesjonkers2542]

Exceptional player, he was one of the outstanding players on the lions tour.

[@maelughran6981]

Not even a Scot, so what on earth is he doing in the Lions squad? These players 'parachuted' in from more exotic climes are in danger of diluting the local talent. Many of these overseas recruits cannot make it in their own country which is the reason they come here, by accomodating them we are negating the opportunities for homegrown players. An old argument I know, but still true.

[@schalk_2606]

Money talks....

[@timeundertension1823]

I did not know that it was the British Irish and South African lions

[@HenryDube72]

...and Pacific Islanders too

[@cecilbru9487]

@@HenryDube72 So you wouldn’t pick eligible players under current rules ?.......

[@HenryDube72]

@@cecilbru9487 it was a joke...

[@rainforthebrainasmr1356]

Loving the fact that he’s saying “Home”the whole time🤣He knows where his heart lies😌🤣watch him come back to SA when he retires🤣the same with Kevin Petersen and CJ Stander,Home will always be Home🤣he will never be English,tell him to watch the 2009 Lions tour,let him listen to what they say about Afrikaners🤣

[@20165776YEAR]

he is Scottish, adopted not English

[@benrawson007]

Scottish.....oh that's embarrassing.

[@cecilbru9487]

@@benrawson007 Only if you are a pink apple 🙈

[@benrawson007]

@@cecilbru9487 I don't understand what that even means.

[@Glwanda]

@@20165776YEAR he's a scottish lol....

[@ronniemulligan6127]

Eina as n stuure blou bull is ek sorry/baie bly vir jou nou is jy n BIL en n ou Kwagga.