sport news JASON WHITE: Duhan van der Merwe's powerful running vs England was reminiscent ... trends now

sport news JASON WHITE: Duhan van der Merwe's powerful running vs England was reminiscent ... trends now
sport news JASON WHITE: Duhan van der Merwe's powerful running vs England was reminiscent ... trends now

sport news JASON WHITE: Duhan van der Merwe's powerful running vs England was reminiscent ... trends now

JASON WHITE: Duhan van der Merwe's powerful running against England was reminiscent of a prime Jonah Lomu, as Scotland reap rewards of their excellent Calcutta Cup performance... but the big challenge is can they can replicate it against Wales next week?

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WE might only be two games in, but I’m pretty sure we’ve already seen the try of the tournament in this year’s Six Nations

Whatever happens over these next few weeks, it’s hard to see anything that could top Duhan van der Merwe’s first try for Scotland yesterday at Twickenham

That surely has to rank as one of the all-time great Calcutta Cup tries. The man is just an absolute machine when he gets into his stride. 

Duhan van der Merwe was the pick of several standout performers for Scotland vs England

Duhan van der Merwe was the pick of several standout performers for Scotland vs England 

Gregor Townsend's side put on an excellent showing in their Six Nations opener winning 29-23

Gregor Townsend's side put on an excellent showing in their Six Nations opener winning 29-23

When he’s in full flow like that, Van der Merwe is just a force of nature. The way he just bulldozed his way through England’s defence was a sight to behold. 

The defenders were just bouncing off him as Van der Merwe trampled over the top of them, leaving a trail of total destruction behind him.

It was like watching Jonah Lomu in his pomp. Just like Lomu steamrollered the England defence in the semi-finals of the 1995 World Cup, Van der Merwe was simply unstoppable. But you also have to pay tribute to

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