Worcester sign ex-South Africa centre Wynand Olivier
Wednesday 23 September 2015 11:49, UK
Worcester have signed former South Africa centre Wynand Olivier.
Olivier, 32, played 38 times for the Springboks, his last appearance being their victory over Wales last year.
He was a member of South Africa's World Cup-winning squad in 2007, playing three games in the tournament.
He played for the Bulls in his homeland, before moving to Montpellier in France in 2013, playing two seasons in the Top 14 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 Premiership."
Olivier played at Sixways earlier this month when he was part of the Barbarians team that beat Worcester 43-35.
Director of Rugby Dean Ryan said: "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."
