Wynand Olivier
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Wynand Olivier
Playing 12 for Barbars today and in the Rugby Paper says he has joined on a yr long loan
Whats he like?
Whats he like?
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Guess we will find out at 3pm today.
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If Allen is fit then Wynand is likely to be cover for him.
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Spectacularly nondescript.
What on earth are we signing this journeyman for ??????
What on earth are we signing this journeyman for ??????
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Who should we sign then? Out of those available of course? Of those that would want to sign for Tigers?fortysix wrote:Spectacularly nondescript.
What on earth are we signing this journeyman for ??????
Who says we haven't approached others but they've knocked us back?
I've read elsewhere that it's a year's loan signing to avoid rushing to use the marquee signing money on a second or third tier target, whilst waiting another 12 months for a first choice target to become available. I have no way to give any credence to that rumour or opinion though, but, it does make a lot of sense to me.
Give the guy a chance, he's not even here and it's moan moan moan.......he may, just may, prove to be a good fit - for a year, if he isn't then hey......
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He has only signed for a year according to fissler and Cohen was saying we have 2 targets who are out of contract in 12 months so it does fit.WhitecapTiger wrote:Who should we sign then? Out of those available of course? Of those that would want to sign for Tigers?fortysix wrote:Spectacularly nondescript.
What on earth In G*ds Name are we signing this journeyman for ??????
Who says we haven't approached others but they've knocked us back?
I've read elsewhere that it's a year's loan signing to avoid rushing to use the marquee signing money on a second or third tier target, whilst waiting another 12 months for a first choice target to become available. I have no way to give any credence to that rumour or opinion though, but, it does make a bot of sense to me.
Give the guy a chance, he's not even here and it's moan moan moan.......he may, just may, prove to be a good fit - for a year, if he isn't then hey......
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Absolutely. People bemoan Anthony Allen for being 'unspectacular' but we've missed his organisational skills, his tackling ability, his intelligence (he is quick-witted in both attack and defence) this year. If we can get someone in who can do the same sort of job and stay fit then I'm happy.WhitecapTiger wrote: Give the guy a chance, he's not even here and it's moan moan moan.......he may, just may, prove to be a good fit - for a year, if he isn't then hey......
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38 cap Springbok signed as squad cover at 12. Given our tendency to lose our centres to injury he could be a good signing in an area where we have lots of young talent who need an experienced head.
If Allen is going to be out of action for any length of time this is a signing we needed. It's a shame we couldn't get a better signing as Olivier is solid at best but he should at least be cheap and hence help us out with the cap.
If Allen is going to be out of action for any length of time this is a signing we needed. It's a shame we couldn't get a better signing as Olivier is solid at best but he should at least be cheap and hence help us out with the cap.
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Anyone got links
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Rugby paper don't do links till a week after.
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Sensible approach by the club, knowing that the ideal targets aren't available and with Allen and Manu on the sidelines.
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Does he have form, because in Baas match form he was invisable, Baas only scored 1 try and gave away 11, so can he attack or defend? Seems a very strange signing to me!
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Wouldn't judge a baabaa game as a players form TBH.LE18 wrote:Does he have form, because in Baas match form he was invisable, Baas only scored 1 try and gave away 11, so can he attack or defend? Seems a very strange signing to me!
He is solid IMO.
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He doesn't seem spectacular but I don't suppose a bad player usually gets 72 caps for the Blue Bulls and 38 for South Africa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuMlgsi6caQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuMlgsi6caQ
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Jeez, give the guy a chance to pull on a Tigers shirt and show what he can do. Having never seen some of the supporters on here in person I must say judging by their comments I am a little under-whelmed by their level of support!