Guide to four South Africans in Scotland squad for Dublin
The four South African Scots in line to face Ireland are: Jaco van der Walt
Born in Potchefstroom, the stand-off signed for Edinburgh in November 2017 from Super Rugby side the Lions. He qualified for Scotland last month and was drafted in for training with the national squad during the autumn. He comes into the side at the expense of Duncan Weir who played at fly-half in the recent matches against Italy and France.
Duhan van der Merwe The Edinburgh winger also became eligible for Scotland this year. He signed for the capital side in the summer of 2017 and has made an outstanding contribution in his three seasons. He made a try-scoring Scotland de but against Georgia in October and bagged another score against Italy in the Autumn Nations Cup win in Florence.
Oli Kebble
The Durban-born Glasgow prop also made his de but against Georgia, coming off the bench in the second half of the 48-7 win at Murrayfield. Further substitute appearances followed against Wales and Italy before he made his first start in the loss to France last month. Named as a replacement for the Ireland game.
Willem Nel
Nel is a grizzled veteran compared to the other three. He joined Edinburgh in July 2012 and qualified for Scotland three years later, making his de but against Italy in Turin in summer 2015. He played in that year’s Rugby World Cup, helping Scotland reach the quarter-finals, and also played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The prop will win his 40th cap if he comes off the bench against Ireland.