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As the players take the field, let’s take a moment to remember the sadly departed Scotland No 8, Siobhan Cattigan, by joining the campaign for the 8th minute ovation in remembrance.
Duhan Van Der Merwe is being interviewed on the TV and when asked about why he committed to Scotland the big wing explained, on the verge of tears, how Edinburgh gave him a chance when he had few options, had failed his medical, and couldn’t see much future. Therefore, he feels he wants to give everything he can to the thistle because the backing the club, and by extension in his eyes, the country gave him.
