Jacques Olivier (rugby union)

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Jacques Olivier
Birth nameJacques Olivier
Date of birth (1968-11-13) 13 November 1968 (age 55)
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (200 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Menlopark
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991–2000
2001–2002		 Northern Transvaal
Pumas		 137
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992–1996 South Africa 17 (15)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
1993, 97–2001 South Africa 17

Jacques Olivier (born 13 November 1968 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player.[1][2][3][4]

Playing career[edit]

Olivier started his career in Pretoria, making his debut for Northern Transvaal in 1990. He played 137 matches for the Northern Transvaal or the Blue Bulls and scored 75 tries, including a record seven tries in a Currie Cup match for Northern Transvaal against South Western Districts during the 1996 season.[5] In 2001, Olivier joined the Pumas and played two seasons for the union.[6]

Olivier made his test debut for the Springboks on 17 October 1992 against France at Stade de Gerland in Lyon. He played 17 tests for the Springboks, scoring three tries and also played a further 17 tour matches in which he scored 10 tries.[7]

Test history[edit]

No. Opposition Result
(SA 1st)		 Position Tries Date Venue
1.  France 20–15 Wing 17 October 1992 Stade de Gerland, Lyon
2. France France 16–29 Wing 24 October 1992 Parc des Princes, Paris
3.  England 16–33 Wing 14 November 1992 Twickenham, London
4. France France 20–20 Wing 26 June 1993 Kings Park, Durban
5. France France 17–18 Wing 3 July 1993 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
6.  Australia 19–12 Wing 31 July 1993 Sydney Football Stadium (SFG), Sydney
7. Australia Australia 20–28 Wing 1 14 August 1993 Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane
8. Australia Australia 12–19 Wing 21 August 1993 Sydney Football Stadium (SFG), Sydney
9.  Argentina 29–26 Wing 6 November 1993 Ferrocarril Oeste Stadium, Buenos Aires
10.  Wales 40–11 Wing 2 September 1995 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
11.  Italy 40–21 Replacement 12 November 1995 Stadio Olimpico, Rome
12. England England 24–14 Wing 18 November 1995 Twickenham, London
13. Argentina Argentina 46–15 Wing 9 November 1996 Ferrocarril Oeste Stadium, Buenos Aires
14. Argentina Argentina 44–21 Wing 1 16 November 1996 Ferrocarril Oeste Stadium, Buenos Aires
15. France France 22–12 Wing 30 November 1996 Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux
16. France France 13–12 Wing 7 December 1996 Parc des Princes, Paris
17. Wales Wales 37–20 Wing 1 15 December 1996 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

Accolades[edit]

Olivier was voted as one of the five Young Players of the Year for 1991, along with Hennie le Roux, Pieter Hendriks, Pieter Muller and Johan Nel.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jacques Olivier". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Olivier calls it a day". News24. 23 April 2002. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  3. ^ Staff Reporter. "Boks v bucks". The M&G Online. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Olivier to captain SA seven". ESPN.com. 19 March 2001. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  5. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 226. ISBN 0958423148.
  6. ^ Schoeman, Chris (2004). Vodacom who's who of South African rugby 2004 : a comprehensive guide to the South African players, officials, media and competitions (8th ed.). Cape Town: Who's Who of SA Rugby. p. 188. ISBN 0620261889. OCLC 56517006.
  7. ^ Grieb, Eddie (2016). SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY ANNUAL 2016. Cape Town: SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY. p. 180. ISBN 978-0620692908. OCLC 957740131.
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