Bakkies Botha
Born: September 2, 1979 (age 44)
Height: 6' 7.5" (202cm)
Weight: 19st 7lb (124kg)
Hometown: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal|Newcastle
Position: Lock
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Sports Mole has 14 articles about Bakkies Botha. Articles 1 to 14:
Bakkies Botha: 'England can't go wrong with Eddie Jones appointment'
Bakkies Botha claims that appointing Eddie Jones as head coach would help England get back on track after their disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign.
Nov 19, 16:12
Juan Smith close to Springboks return
South African forward Juan Smith closes in on a remarkable return to international rugby 18 months after being forced to retire through injury.
Jul 23, 21:14
Bernard Laporte: 'Jonny Wilkinson is not a robot'
Toulon director of rugby Bernard Laporte says that he is not concerned by Jonny Wilkinson's missed kicks during the team's Heineken Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs.
Dec 7, 18:34
Bakkies Botha wary of "phenomenal" Scotland
South Africa lock Bakkies Botha calls Scotland a "phenomenal side" ahead of the Springboks' match against them on Sunday.
Nov 15, 13:40
Saracens confident of Heineken Cup upset over Toulon
Mark McCall says that Saracens can give Toulon "a run for their money" at the weekend.
Apr 24, 08:14
Bakkies Botha out for two months
Toulon second row Bakkies Botha will be out of action for up to two months after suffering a fractured eye socket during their 62-0 win over Sale Sharks on Saturday.
Dec 18, 16:45
Bakkies Botha signs new Toulon deal
South Africa lock Bakkies Botha signs a new contract with Toulon until 2015.
Nov 28, 15:10
Toulon too good for Montpellier
Toulon open their Heineken Cup campaign with a comfortable 37-16 victory over fellow French side Montpellier at the Stade Mayol.
Oct 14, 21:51
Bakkies Both to miss rest of World Cup
South African second-row Bakkies Botha will play no further part in the World Cup after suffering an Achilles injury.
Oct 6, 09:27
Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers out for Boks
Jean de Villiers and Victor Matfield are both out of action for 10 days.
Sep 12, 12:17
Victor Matfield injury doubt for Springboks
Victor Matfield is a doubt for South Africa's World Cup opener against Wales on Sunday with a hamstring strain.
Sep 7, 23:32
Bakkies Botha doubtful for Wales match
An Achilles injury leaves South African Bakkies Botha rated as doubtful to face Wales on Sunday.
Sep 6, 14:51
Barbarians call up Stephen Jones and Danny Cipriani
Danny Cipriani and Stephen Jones join the Barbarians squad to face Australia squad in November.
Sep 5, 17:56
Danny Cipriani accepts Barbarians call-up
Danny Cipriani accepts an invitation to play for the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham on November 26.
Sep 4, 20:50
