Munster sign Springbok hooker van der Merwe

The 29-year-old will join Clayton McMillan's squad next summer on a two-year deal.

Marnus van der Merwe during South Africa Springboks training session.Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images

Munster have bolstered their front row for next season by announcing the signing of Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe from URC rivals Scarlets.

The 29-year-old South African will join Clayton McMillan's squad next summer on a two-year contract having made his Test debut for the world champions with a two-try debut against Georgia last July.