Burger flips to Northampton
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of former Lions and Vodacom Bulls skipper Burger Odendaal ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of former Lions and Vodacom Bulls skipper Burger Odendaal ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Lions captain Burger Odendaal featured in a moment to forget as he assisted the Bulls in scoring the decisive try at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.
Burger Odendaal will captain a Lions team packed with Vodacom United Rugby Championship regulars in the local Currie Cup derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Skipper Burger Odendaal has hailed the influence of assistant coaches Jaque Fourie and Ricardo Loubscher in helping to rectify the Lions’ defence and attack.
Captain Burger Odendaal hailed the Lions’ defensive organisation and commitment for laying the platform for the comeback win over Munster on Saturday.
Burger Odendaal will take over the captaincy reigns in the injury-enforced absence of Jaco Kriel for the Lions when they take on Munster in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park on Saturday.
English Premiership outfit Wasps have announced the signing of Lions centre Burger Odendaal for next season.
Vincent Tshituka will start at openside flank when the Lions take on the Stormers at Ellis Park in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Lions could be fielding a new midfield partnership next season as senior centres Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal continue talks with European clubs.
The inclusion of Burger Odendaal is one of three changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their crucial clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Wednesday.