Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will join Munster ahead of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
The 29-year-old South African international has agreed a two-year deal with the Irish province.
Van der Merwe made his South Africa debut in July and helped the Springboks win the Rugby Championship title as he featured in the wins New Zealand and Australia.
He previously played for the Pumas and Cheetahs before he joined Scarlets in 2024, where he made an instant impact.
Van der Merwe was named in the URC’s Elite XV in his debut season and was named Scarlets’ supporters’ player of the year.
“I’m excited and honoured to be joining such a prestigious club, with such a proud rugby history,” van der Merwe said.
“I want to finish the season strong with the Scarlets, before tackling this new challenge with Munster.”
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