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Canada’s finest try-scoring export looks set to move to the Aviva Premiership in 2017/18.

The South Wales Evening Post reports DTH van der Merwe is likely to sign with the Newcastle Falcons, leaving the Scarlets of Pro12 after two seasons.

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Van der Merwejoined the Llanelli-based club in 2015 after a successful six-season run with the Glasgow Warriors.

The 30 year old has scored 23 tries in 42 career appearances for Canada. He captained the national side for the first time during last November’s European tour.

Canadian teammate Evan Olmstead joined Newcastle in 2016.

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