Olivier signs with Bulls till end of 2011
The Vodacom Blue Bulls’ Springbok centre Wynand Olivier has signed a two year contract with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd at Loftus Versfeld on Thursday afternoon.
The coach of the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, Frans Ludeke, is delighted with Olivier’s decision and says the fact that he declined numerous offers from other teams where he could have earned more money says a lot about his character and loyalty.
“Our team is build around experienced individuals and Wynand is without a doubt one of them. “His has been phenomenal for us in the Super 14 and he is one of those players who are able to deliver something special when all the odds are against us.
“His defence is superb, on attack he is more than a handful and as one of our main decision makers he has been exceptional. Wynand operates like a world class flanker on defence and the turnovers he forces are extremely valuable for us.
Ludeke added Olivier’s ability to get the Bulls over the advantage line is outstanding and his line-breaks combined with his innovative midfield play have been superb.
“All in all he is a huge asset for the team and to develop such a player takes several years and that is one of the main reasons why I am very grateful that he opted to stay on with the Bulls.
“He is also very keen to help us to develop the younger players in the system and with his professional attitude and unequaled work ethic he will surely add a lot of value to the Bulls in the years to come.”
A relaxed Olivier, who has been playing for the Blue Bulls since his schooldays, said in Barend van Graan’s office on Thursday afternoon that he is certain that it was the right thing to do.
“I have made the decision and I am happy with it. “All the structures are in place at Loftus and I want to play for the Bulls.”
@Ed_the_Lion – Tata Edward. Dankie vir die mooi site.
@grootblousmile – You should have been asleep hours ago…turn the light out!!
Hi Boys…
You do realise that voldy is DEAD tonight!
Nag almal….woeste dag gehad. Praat more !!
So ‘Winnyard Ollivur’ as I pronounce it, is staying…good you need a few blonds in a team for balance!!
GBS you are stil logged in, go to sleep!!
@carol – Hi Carol, not that things are exactly live wire here.
Tell you what, I miss S.A Barbarians…!
Where are the ‘Owl Jans’ ?
@Boerboel – Hiya, are you nearly resorting to Facebook too? 🙂
Are you nearly fighting fit again?
Boerboel, how far must i pick WP to win?
You reckon i will do fine to pick them by 35?
@Boerboel – Actually, you just wait, this place will take a few weeks to find its feet, then I am sure a pattern will start to emerge much as it did on Keo!
Sunday nights were always dead or brilliant there, strangely Monday nights were often brilliant too.
Hi Carol , how are you girl?
@superBul – I have just submittted Province by 17!!
Go on tell me you can’t wait to hear my other predictions!!! 😉
@superBul – I went much more conservative than that, it might rain and that field has got no drainage. I think this is a 15 point game max.
@superBul – Hi Superbul, pretty darn good thanks and yourself?
Have been out with a great friend today, Wow, that woman can spend money!! Would make your eyes water!! 😉
@carol – Is this a case of “great minds think alike……”?
Cheetahs by 15!!
How does that sound?
@Boerboel – I think that is a distinct possibility !! 🙂
Back in 10 !! Have to eat!
@Boerboel – 103
Nee wat, die reen is vir eers verby. En Boland sit sonder ‘n hele paar 1ste keuse spelers, en sonder hul gereelde kaptein. WP gaan 5 punte kry uit die game uit, en met ten minste 15 punte wen, maar ek verwag meer iets in die lyn van so 20 punte.
Gaan ‘n interresante game wees tussen Griekwas en Bulls. Glo ‘n klompie Griekwa spelers wat die week nie voluit geoefen het nie agv verkoue.
Sharks sit ook met ‘n heel nuwe skakelpaar, maar behoort steeds te veel skietgoed vir die Lions te he.
OK, goodnight, I’m also going to bed early tonight.
Sorry i am fighting a losing battle, eyes blurry and i am also going to to rest. Sorry Carol and KP , the old man is out.
See you lads…
This is a good time to sign off too….Geniet you drome from your Englese suster.
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