Stormers winger continues to be likened to Cheslin Kolbe after a 2 try man of the match performance

June 05, 2021
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Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers fell to a narrow 31-27 loss against the Bulls on Friday in the Rainbow Cup despite the efforts of winger Edwill van der Merwe.

Ruan Nortje scored the match-winner for the Bulls in the final seconds of the game with Morne Steyn converting to make it a four-point victory. The clash on Friday also saw Marcell Coetzee make his debut for the Bulls scoring off the back of a driving maul in the 13th minute of the game. Coetzee joined Jake White's charges from Ulster.

While the Bulls snuck to victory, dominating possession, it was a Stormers' outside back that claimed the praise. Edwill van der Merwe has been a standout for the Stormers in the Rainbow Cup and Friday was no different for the speedster.

He brilliantly finished off his two chances to score. He made 60 running metres and beat two defenders as he was named man of the match.

Edwill van der Merwe 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kAafGbSPcn

— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) June 5, 2021

The former u20s star's breakout season has seen him being compared to former Stormer and now Toulouse and Springbok back Cheslin Kolbe.

His electric speed and excellent footwork give that comparison merit.

Edwill Van Der Merwe is Cheslin Kolbe v 2.0 🔥🔥🔥
— Tito Oduk (@T_Cesar12) June 4, 2021

All Edwill van der Merwe needs is a sniff of an opportunity.#BULvSTO
— Dylan Jack (@dylmjack) June 4, 2021

Gotta give Bulls credit, winning games at the death is huge. Stormers played well and defended like men possessed. Defending the line-out maul let them down badly.. Meihuizen going to be a serious player, he is getting better and better. Edwil also looking like the next Kolbe.
— Dane (@JustDane85) June 5, 2021

Edwill van der Merwe.
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— Sardieq (@SardieqWP) June 4, 2021

Edwill van der Merwe is definitely Cheslin Kolbe's doppelganger in every rugby aspect. What a talent 🔥🔥 #BULvSTO
— Thuto Motsie (@Thane_HRH) June 4, 2021

Edwill van der Merwe channels his inner @Cheslin_Kolbe11 again ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Y0PbBGYdr9
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) May 22, 2021

Edwill van der Merwe has been in sensational form for @THESTORMERS recently 🔥

Saw what he could at U20s level just a few years ago! pic.twitter.com/OEoycTNv9z
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) June 3, 2021

Edwill van der Merwe is in the form of his life🔥🔥🔥#BULvSTO
— Dylan Jack (@dylmjack) June 4, 2021

Is that Kolbe??? Great try from Edwill Van Der Merwe#SHAvSTO #RainbowCupSA pic.twitter.com/SpGtH4wtta
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 22, 2021

The more I watch Edwill van der Merwe, the more I see Cheslin Kolbe 🙆‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/bHqXXI9z6y
— Brandon Lee Portnoy (@BrandonPortnoy) May 22, 2021