Players engaged in an intense rugby tackle during a competitive match outdoors.

Who is Bakkies Botha

Join the Springbok Faithful

Daily Springbok stories, classic memories and match reaction — straight to your inbox. Free, always.

Bakkies Botha is a former South African lock who earned 89 Springbok caps between 2002 and 2015. He formed one of rugby’s most feared lock partnerships alongside Victor Matfield and was a key member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning squad. Known for his physical aggression and powerful lineout presence, Botha is regarded as one of the most intimidating forwards in the history of the game.

Share on Facebook

Stay ahead of the game

Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community.

Join here →

Other newsletters you might like

One Two Three AI

One Two Three AI — in your inbox AI news, practical tips and how-to guides. One useful idea a day.

Subscribe

Love Spain

Love Spain — in your inbox. Iconic cities, hidden pueblos and the best places to visit in Spain. One short email, every day.

Subscribe

Love Netherlands

Canal towns, hidden villages, Dutch stories — a slow, loving look at the Netherlands, written by the people who love it most.

Subscribe

Love London

A newsletter for Londoners who want to rediscover their own city. Travellers planning their first or fifth visit. Anglophiles who fell in love with London through literature, film, or a rainy afternoon on the South Bank.

Subscribe

Newsletters via the One Two Three Send network.  ·  Want your newsletter featured here? Click here


Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *