Daniel Tailliferre Hauman van der Merwe joined Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal in summer 2009 and made his debut as a replacement in the Magners League win against Blues at Cardiff in October.

He scored two tries on his international debut for Canada against Barbados in Bridgetown in June 2006, a Rugby World Cup qualifier which was refereed by a Scot, Malcolm Changleng.

In 12 Test matches he has scored seven tries, most recently against the USA in Edmonton, Alberta, also an RWC qualifier. His rugby career started in South Africa.

Associate Club: Dundee HSFP
Honours: Canada