Naas Olivier

Perhaps one of South Africa’s most underappreciated gems, flyhalf Naas Olivier has firmly established himself as the commander-and-chief of the Griquas backline in recent seasons.

Olivier, now 28 years old, started his career with the Leopards before being snapped up by Western Province in 2006. After a couple of seasons of playing only a fringe role for Province and the Stormers Oliver made a move to Kimberley, joining Dawie Theron's squad ahead of the 2009 Currie Cup.

Orchestrated by Olivier, the Griquas enjoyed a fantastic 2009 Provincial season, only narrowly missing out on a spot in the semifinals.

A recognised points machine, with a great range of passing as well, Olivier was the first-choice for the Cheetahs in the 2010 Super 14 and is expected to play a pivotal roll for Naka Drotske's side in the 2011 Super Rugby season as well.

Date of Birth: 10/03/82
Position: Flyhalf
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 85kg
Currently contracted to: Aironi

Rugby History:

2011: Cheetahs (Super Rugby)
2010: Cheetahs (Super 14), Griquas (Currie Cup)
2009: Griquas (Currie Cup), Griquas (Vodacom Cup)
2008: Auch (France) Top 14
2007: Western Province (Currie Cup Premier Division), Stormers (Vodacom Super 14)
2006: Western Province (Currie Cup Premier Division), Stormers (Vodacom Super 14)
2005: Impala Leopards (Currie Cup Premier Division), Leopards (Currie Cup Qualifying Round), Impala Leopards (Vodacom Cup)
2004: Leopards (Vodacom Cup)
2003: Leopards (Currie Cup First Div), Leopards (Vodacom Cup)
2002: Leopards (Bankfin Under-21)

References:

Gary Gold (Springbok Forwards Coach)
Kobus van der Merwe

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