Six Nations: Van der Merwe suspended for Scotland’s final matches

Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe’s Six Nations campaign is over after his red card for Worcester resulted in a three-game ban.

The 26-year-old was dismissed for “reckless or dangerous play” on London Irish’s Kyle Rowe in Saturday’s Premiership match which Worcester lost 43-12.

The suspension means van der Merwe will miss Scotland’s final two Six Nations matches against Italy and Ireland.

Van der Merwe had scored his 10th try for Scotland in their 36-17 loss to France at Murrayfield Stadium on February 26.

Scotland have one win and two defeats in the Six Nations, having beaten England 20-17 in their opening game before losses to Wales and Les Bleus.