DTH van der Merwe helps Scarlets go top

Canadian winger DTH van der Merwe crossed for a try in the Scarlets 25-22 win over Munster on Friday. The win puts the Scarlets joined top of the table together with Irish province Connacht. Munster went in as leaders but now sit in third position.

For van der Merwe it was a second try in as many league matches for his new home. He joined the Scarlets in the off-season from Scottish city side and 2015 champions the Glasgow Warriors.

The Scarlets next match will be at home against Welsh rivals the Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday.

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