Worcester Warriors RFC

Springbok centre Wynand Olivier joins Worcester

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Paper on August 23, Warriors have captured the signing of international Wynand Olivier.
The centre, 32, joins up with his new teammates immediately ahead of Warriors’ clash with Wasps this Saturday 26 September.
Olivier, a winner in 2007, has represented South Africa 38 times with his last appearance coming in June 2014 in a win over .
At club level, Olivier was a key component of a successful side in his home country from 2005 to 2013, where he tasted both and Currie Cup success with the province.
He then moved to for two seasons with making 38 appearances and featuring alongside new Warriors prop Na’ama Leleimalefaga.
He said: “Sixways is an exciting place to be with all the changes and developments taking place.
“The vision of the Club is something that appeals to any professional athlete and I can’t wait to compete for my place in the squad.
“I want to help push Warriors to be successful in the Aviva .”
Director of Rugby Dean Ryan added: “Wynand is another example of a player that brings international and European experience which is essential to the balance of a successful squad.
“He will add competition to places in the centre while also being able to contribute to the development of some of our youngsters.”
 

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