Heinke van der Merwe (born 3 May 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009 where he played in one test and two touring matches.

Heinke van der Merwe

Birth name	Hendrik Schalk van der Merwe
Date of birth	(1985-05-03) 3 May 1985 (age 38)
Place of birth	Johannesburg, South Africa
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	113 kg (17 st 11 lb)
School	Hoërskool Monument, Krugersdorp
University	University of Johannesburg
Occupation(s)	Professional rugby union footballer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2013–19 Stade Français 84 (5) Correct as of 21 December 2019 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2005–2010 2010–2013 Golden Lions Leinster 40 80 (10) (15) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2006 2007–2010 Sharks Lions 8 44 (0) (0) Correct as of 10 November 2012 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2015 South Africa 5 (0) Correct as of 19 December 2020

In June 2010, van der Merwe joined Leinster on a 2-year contract, replacing CJ van der Linde at the province.^[1]

In November 2012, van der Merwe was called up to the South African squad for their European tour, due to injury cover.^[2]

He joined Stade Francais for the 2013/14 season.