VASTLY-EXPERIENCED centre Wynand Olivier said he would “consider” a coaching role at Worcester Warriors as he weighs up whether to hang up his boots this summer.

The former South Africa international, who turns 36 in June, is out of contract at the end of the season and revealed he would make a decision over his future within the next “couple of months”.

Since joining Warriors from Montpellier in October 2015 Olivier has chalked up more than 50 appearances in blue and gold.

But the 2007 Rugby World Cup winner missed most of last season due to a hamstring injury which required surgery and has slipped down the pecking order.

Olivier has not featured in the Gallagher Premiership this term but captained the side against Saracens in the Premiership Cup semi-final last week.

“The body still feels fairly good,” said Olivier after playing the full 80 minutes in the 38-22 defeat to Sarries.

“It is nice to push the younger boys and play games.

“I have always said that if I can make a difference I will continue playing.

“If I can’t and younger boys are coming through then that’s probably time to call it a day.

“I will sit down, speak to Solly (Alan Solomons, director of rugby) about it and obviously have a good think about what I want to do in the future.

“I will have a chat to my family and see what they want to do as well.

“Alan and I have got quite a good relationship. We are quite open about what is going on or what can or can’t be done.

“But I am 36 at the end of the season so I am not that young any more.”

Olivier said he was enjoying passing on tips to academy centres Will Butler and Ollie Lawrence and did not rule out the possibility of becoming a coach in the future. Asked whether he would consider a coaching role at the club, Olivier said: “Maybe.

“I have not really considered that.

“It is nice to work with the young boys and see them come through.

“I have worked with Will quite a bit over the past couple of seasons and Ollie as well, even the senior guys like Francois Venter and Ryan Mills as we chat about things and share different ideas.

“I really enjoy it so if something comes up I will consider it but only time will tell.”

Olivier has won 38 caps for the Springboks, played for the Barbarians and tasted both Super Rugby and Currie Cup success with South Africa-based franchise Bulls.

The 35-year-old said he wanted to concentrate on keeping second-from-bottom Warriors in the Gallagher Premiership.

“There are a lot of big decisions to be made over the next couple of months,” Olivier said.

“In all honesty I have not given (my future) as much thought as I probably should.

“The main focus over the next two weeks is the Premiership so it is in the back of my mind.

“Obviously a lot of players say you don’t stop playing because you have got to. I don’t want to be in that situation.

“If I can step away from the game whenever then I need to be fairly happy with what I have done.

“If I can’t make a difference any more then that’s probably time for me to say goodbye.

“I will sit down over the next two months and make a decision on the future.”