Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe’s injury misfortune returned in untimely fashion as he was forced off just 18 minutes into his comeback for Edinburgh against the Lions at Hive Stadium.
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe was forced off after only 18 minutes due to a hand laceration during his return for Edinburgh at Hive Stadium. Despite losing their star winger early, Edinburgh maintained their flawless start to the United Rugby Championship season, securing a 31-10 bonus-point victory over the Lions to record their fourth straight win.
Scrum-half Hector Patterson delivered a standout player-of-the-match display, scoring two tries and assisting on two others to power Edinburgh's attack. Matt Currie, Mosese Tuipulotu, and Geordie Gwynn also crossed the line, while head coach Sean Everitt commended the squad's tempo and ascendancy following the early setback.
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