| Intro | South African rugby union player |
| Is |
Athlete Rugby union player |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 4 October 1983, Bloemfontein, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State, South Africa |
| Age: | 36 years |
François van der Merwe is a South African professional rugby union player. He plays at lock for Racing Métro in the Top 14. He is older brother of Flip van der Merwe