Nika van der Merwe and her husband, international rugby star Duhan van der Merwe, who are currently based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
From standing on the sidelines cheering on their partners to juggling family life while looking effortlessly glamorous, the lives of rugby wives and girlfriends (WAGs) often appear picture-perfect.
Women such as Rachel Kolisi, Carol Morena, Layla Kolbe and Ania Etzebeth are often seen supporting South Africa’s biggest sports stars but behind the polished Instagram posts and match-day appearances lies a lifestyle filled with uncertainty and sacrifice.
Now, South African-born content creator, social media strategist and founder of She Wanders Club, Nika van der Merwe (née Badenhorst), has offered an honest glimpse into what it is really like being married to international rugby star Duhan van der Merwe.
Based in Edinburgh, van der Merwe regularly shares lifestyle content and her popular “Girlie’s Guide to Rugby” series on TikTok.
