Two more Super Rugby regulars will leave South African shores to take up French contracts on conclusion of the 2014 Super Rugby season, according to reports. […]
Posts tagged with: Wynand Olivier
French drain increases further
19 Jun 14 09:50 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 62 Comments
Two changes to Bok starting team
18 Jun 14 12:06 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 126 Comments
Bok coach Heyneke Meyer has named a largely unchanged starting team for this weekend’s second test against Wales at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. […]
Congrats, Tollie!
13 Jun 14 12:50 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 41 Comments
A quick one to confirm that Cell C Sharks centre Paul Jordaan has been called up to join the Springbok squad, after both Frans Steyn and Juan de Jongh have been withdrawn for various reasons. […]
Trio of Sharks old-boys start for World XV
5 Jun 14 13:38 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 75 Comments
Samsung World XV coach Nick Mallett has selected his match 23 for Saturday’s clash against the Springboks at Newlands. Toulon flyhalf Matt Giteau will captain the side. […]
Boks home vs Boks away
5 Sep 13 08:45 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 23 Comments
Yesterday we had a break from reality and delved into selecting a dream team of coaches for the Springboks, however unlikely those selection may be. Today, we look at something that may seem unrealistic at first, but could well be one of the most entertaining matches thought out. […]
Potgieter takes Bulls reigns
26 Jun 13 12:13 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 16 Comments
Japan-bound Dewald Potgieter looks set to see out his Bulls career wearing both the number 8 jersey – and captain’s armband – vacated by the injured Pierre Spies. […]
Olivier released
3 Jun 13 08:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
As expected, Wynand Olivier has been released from his Bulls contract to link up with French club Montpellier. […]
Olivier, du Plessis head for France
30 May 13 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
Olivier and du Plessis sign with French club Montpellier. […]
Olivier in for injured Serfontein
2 May 13 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
A slight injury picked up by in-form centre Jan Serfontein has alleviated a potential headache for Bulls coach Frans Ludeke. Facing a tricky decision regarding the introduction of fit-again Wynand Olivier, Ludeke can put of the difficult decision as to which man is truly first choice in the number 12 jersey for at least a week. […]
Triple injury blow for wounded Bulls
18 Mar 13 10:14 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | Comment?
Adding injury to insult after the Bulls were humiliated to the tune of 41-19 by the Crusaders in Christchurch, three player (all Springboks) will play no further part in their tour. […]
Bulls, Cheetahs at full strength for friendly
6 Feb 13 13:43 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Both Frans Ludeke and Naka Drotske have picked their strongest available lineups for this weekend’s friendly between the Bulls and the Cheetahs in Polokwane. […]
Olivier confirmed for Black Rams sojourn
11 Jul 12 09:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | Comment?
The Bulls yesterday confirmed that Bok centre Wynand Olivier will be given a sabbatical from his contract and join the Ricoh Black Rams in Japan for six months. […]
No more Super Rugby for Sadie
3 Jul 12 08:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 1 Comment
Big-name Bulls signing Johann Sadie has suffered a further blow to his career aspirations, with the news (according to Brenden Nel and SuperSport) that a serious ankle injury will keep him out of action for at least 6 weeks. […]
Ton up for Wynand
29 Jun 12 09:02 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 14 Comments
He may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but you’ve got to give credit to Bulls centre Wynand Olivier for his staying power, if nothing else! […]
South Africa v England: Third test by the numbers
27 Jun 12 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 17 Comments
Let’s have a look at the statistics coming out of the Boks’ unfortunate 14-all draw with the English in last weekend’s third test. Theses number, as always, are courtesy of the amazing Verusco Stats Portal. […]