Merwe Olivier Explained

Merwe Olivier
Birth Date:9 October 2002
Birth Place:South Africa
Height:1940NaN0
Weight:1080NaN0
School:Grey College
Position:Lock
Currentclub: /
Years1:2023–
Apps1:2
Points1:0
Years2:2023–
Repyears1:2022
Repteam1:South Africa U20
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0
Clubupdate:29 October 2023
Repupdate:29 October 2023

Merwe Olivier (born 9 October 2002) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the in the United Rugby Championship and the in the Currie Cup. His preferred position is lock.[1]

Early career

Olivier attended Grey College in Bloemfontein.[2] He came through the Bulls youth systems, representing the side in the U21 competition in 2023.[3] In 2022, his performances earned him selection for South Africa U20 for the Summer Series.[4]

Professional career

Olivier made his professional debut in 2023, debuting for the in the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division. He made two appearances in the competition, debuting against the .[5] Previously, he had been named in the squad for their European tour in March 2023.[6] He was then named in the full squad ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Merwe Olivier. Ultimate Rugby. 29 October 2023.
  2. News: Grey College the best rugby school in the world are back and they are terrifyingly dominant. Rugby Onslaught. 29 April 2021. 29 October 2023.
  3. News: Vodacom Bulls under-21 begin title defence against Leopards. Bulls. 25 August 2023. 29 October 2023.
  4. News: Junior Springboks confirm 30-man squad for Summer Series. 7 June 2022. 29 October 2023.
  5. News: England star to make Bulls debut. SA Rugby Magazine. 21 April 2023. 29 October 2023.
  6. News: Bok wingers back for Bulls’ European tour. The Citizen. 21 March 2023. 29 October 2023.
  7. Web site: 2023/24 Vodacom Bulls squad confirmed . Bulls Rugby . 9 August 2023 . 9 August 2023.