Odendaal named Bulls player of the year

Centre Burger Odendaal was voted as the senior player of the year after a standout season at the union's awards ceremony.

Lock Ruben van Heerden was recognised for his breakout year with his junior player of the year award.

Full list of awards:

Under-19s

Forward of the Year: Ruan Nortjie

Back of the Year: Wian van Niekerk

Players' Player of the Year: JC Pretorius

Most Promising or Improved Player: Werner Fourie

Coaches’ Recognition Award: Luke Fortuin

Under-21s

Forward of the Year: Maruis Verwey

Back of the Year: Stedman Gans

Players' Player of the Year: Gerhard Steenekamp

Most Promising or Improved Player: Xolisa Guma

Coaches’ Recognition Award: Zama Dyidi

SuperSport Rugby Challenge

Forward of the Year: Marco van Staden

Back of the Year: Andre Warner

Players' Player of the Year: Tinus de Beer

Most Promising or Improved Player: Aston Fortuin

Coaches’ Recognition Award: Abongile Nonkontwana

Currie Cup

Forward of the Year: Pierre Schoeman

Back of the Year: Warrick Gelant

Players' Player of the Year: Burger Odendaal

Most Promising or Improved Player: Johan Grobbelaar

Coaches’ Recognition Award: John William Meyer

Super Rugby

Forward of the Year: Jason Jenkins

Back of the Year: Travis Ismaiel

Players' Player of the Year: Ruan Steenkamp

Most Promising or Improved Player: Pierre Schoeman

Coaches’ Recognition Award: Burger Odendaal