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Bakkies Botha

South African Rugby player

South Africa, Sport


Bakkies Botha

Birth Details:

Date of Birth: 22-09-1979   Place of Birth: Newcastle, South Africa

In Brief

John Botha is a South African rugby player and is widely regarded as the world’s best number 4 lock and it is not without reason that he has been in the second row whenever the Bulls and the Springboks trample their opposition. He has won a World Cup, two Super 14 tournaments, more than one Tri-Nations and he has been inspirational in the Boks’ series win over the British & Irish Lions.

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Current Position(s)

Professional Rugby Player - Toulon, France
(2008 - present)
Professional Rugby Player (Lock) - Blue Bulls, Pretoria
(2001 - present)

Previous Position(s)

Professional Rugby Player (Lock) - Springbok Rugby Team, South Africa
(2002 - 2007)
Professional Rugby Player (Lock) - Falcons
(1999 - 2001)


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