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Scarlets have signed Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of the 2024-25 United Rugby Championship season.<\/span><\/p>\n The 27-year-old impressed this season and has been included in Rassie Erasmus’ 43-man South Africa squad for a two-day camp in March.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Van der Merwe was also a part of Cheetah’s 2023 Currie Cup winning side.<\/span><\/p>\n “He is a strong ball-carrier, his set-piece work is excellent and he is a physical presence around the field,” said Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel.<\/span><\/p>\n “We have made no secret that we are looking to strengthen our forward resources and Marnus is a player who has impressed us with his performances for the Cheetahs.<\/span><\/p>\n “The fact he is in the thoughts of the Springbok management shows how highly he is regarded in South Africa.”<\/span><\/p>\n Van der Merwe said: “Scarlets are a club with a proud history and tradition and a passionate fan base and following my conversations with Dwayne it is clear there is a determination and ambition to bring success with some exciting new signings coming into the squad.”<\/span><\/p>\n