| Heinke van der Merwe | |
| Birth Name: | Hendrik Schalk van der Merwe |
| Birth Date: | 1985 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Weight: | 113kg (249lb) |
| Ru Position: | Loosehead Prop |
| Repteam1: | South Africa |
| Repyears1: | 2007–2015 |
| Repcaps1: | 5 |
| Reppoints1: | 0 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 19 December 2020 |
| Superyears1: | 2006 |
| Superyears2: | 2007–2010 |
| Superapps1: | 8 |
| Superapps2: | 44 |
| Superpoints1: | 0 |
| Superpoints2: | 0 |
| Super14update: | 10 November 2012 |
| Province1: | Golden Lions |
| Province2: | Leinster |
| Provinceyears1: | 2005–2010 |
| Provinceyears2: | 2010–2013 |
| Provinceapps1: | 40 |
| Provinceapps2: | 80 |
| Provincepoints1: | 10 |
| Provincepoints2: | 15 |
| Clubs1: | Stade Français |
| Apps1: | 84 |
| Points1: | 5 |
| Years1: | 2013–19 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 21 December 2019 |
| Occupation: | Professional rugby union footballer |
| School: | Hoërskool Monument, Krugersdorp |
Heinke van der Merwe (born 3 May 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009 where he played in one test and two touring matches.
In June 2010, van der Merwe joined Leinster on a 2-year contract, replacing CJ van der Linde at the province.[1]
In November 2012, van der Merwe was called up to the South African squad for their European tour, due to injury cover.[2]
He joined Stade Francais for the 2013/14 season.