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  1. Super Rugby preview: The Bulls
    Planet Rugby logo Planet Rugby 22 hours ago

    Victor Matfield's team made a late surge, stringing six consecutive wins together but it proved too little too late as they missed the play-offs by a single spot after losing to the Sharks on the last day of regular matches. 2011 marked the end of a...

  2. Welsh set to dominate British Lions selection
    Belfast Telegraph logo Belfast Telegraph 2 days ago

    Best has brought his game onto an entirely different level over the past year and would be outside shot at Lions captain. Hartley, love him or loathe him, is a decent rugby player and probably just ahead of Scotland's Ross Ford. Jones saved the Lions...

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 days ago
    Toulon's lock Bakkies Botha vies with Bordeaux' defender Louis Madaule (L) during the French Top 14 rugby Union match Toulon vs Bordeaux-Begles on February 11, 2012 in Toulon.

    Toulon's lock Bakkies Botha vies with Bordeaux' defender Louis Madaule (L) during the French Top 14 rugby Union match Toulon vs Bordeaux-Begles on February 11, 2012 in Toulon. View Photo »

  4. He has put himself about ... even without his old mate Bakkies Botha .
    – Berrick Barnes SOURCE: News24 2 months ago
  5. Super Rugby 2012: Team-by-Team Guide
    The Rugby Blog logo The Rugby Blog 2 days ago

    Scrapping at the bottom. 14th Strengths: The Bulls have had world class talent in certain positions, and now that those players have moved on, it’s time for the replacements to shine. Losing Bakkies Botha & Victor Matfield should hurt, but bringing in...

  6. Red-hot Welsh in line to dominate selection for tour Down Under, writes Hugh Farrelly
    Independent.ie logo Independent.ie 3 days ago

    ...be outside shot at Lions captain.Hartley, love him or loathe him, is a decent rugby player and probably just ahead of Scotland's Ross Ford.Tight-head prop: Adam Jones (Wales)Contenders: Dan Cole (England), Euan Murray (Scotland)Jones saved the Lions scrum...

  7. Meyer and Div too similar?
    News24 3 days ago

    Already there are rumours abound of Victor Matfield having contemplated a return “to play for the coach” (thankfully he has since decided not to) while a possible return of Fourie du Preez to captain the Springboks has been mooted. If this is Meyer’s...

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago
    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha attends a press conference on October 6, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Lock Bakkies Botha will miss out the game against Australia after injuring himself during training.

    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha attends a press conference on October 6, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Lock Bakkies Botha will miss out the game against Australia after injuring himself during training. View Photo »

  9. There were a number of signed jerseys donated by Western Province, the Sharks, the Blitzbokke, as well as a limited edition Blood Brothers framed photo of Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha. And much, much more. The auction raised R32 000.
    SOURCE: News24 2 months ago
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  11. France/Ireland date undecided
    Keo New Zealand 4 days ago

    Jones says that Fourie du Preez is playing some of the best rugby of his career and would add terrific value to Heyneke Meyer's Springbok team. The Boks' World Cup failure marked a gutting end for retirees such as Victor Matfield, while Danie Rossouw,...

  12. Midfield moves have merit
    Keo New Zealand 4 days ago

    Jones says that Fourie du Preez is playing some of the best rugby of his career and would add terrific value to Heyneke Meyer's Springbok team. The Boks' World Cup failure marked a gutting end for retirees such as Victor Matfield, while Danie Rossouw,...

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About Bakkies Botha

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John Philip "Bakkies" Botha, usually referred to by his nickname (born 22 September 1979 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal Province) is a South African rugby union footballer who plays lock for the South African national rugby team, the Springboks. He also plays for the Blue Bulls provincial team in the Currie Cup competition and for the Bulls Super... Full Article

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  1. South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha attends a press conference on October 6, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Lock Bakkies Botha will miss out the game against Australia after injuring himself during training. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha attends a press conference on October 6, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Lock Bakkies Botha will miss out the game against Australia after injuring himself during training.

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  2. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha talks to journalist at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Botha has withdrawn from the Springboks side due to the recurrence of an achilles heel injury suffered during training on Wednesday. South Africa will play... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha talks to journalist at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Botha has withdrawn from the Springboks side due to the recurrence of an achilles heel injury suffered during training on Wednesday. South Africa will play...

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  3. South African Springbok players Tendai Mtawarira (L), Bakkies Botha (C) and Ruan Pienaar take part in a training session on October 5, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South African Springbok players Tendai Mtawarira (L), Bakkies Botha (C) and Ruan Pienaar take part in a training session on October 5, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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  4. South Africa Springboks' Bakkies Botha (L) and Tendai Matawira take part in a training session in Wellington October 5, 2011. The Springboks will play against Australia Wallabies in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Wellington on Sunday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    South Africa Springboks' Bakkies Botha (L) and Tendai Matawira take part in a training session in Wellington October 5, 2011. The Springboks will play against Australia Wallabies in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Wellington on Sunday.

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  5. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha looks on during the training session at Hutt Recreation Ground in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Botha was not considered for selection due to the recurrence of an Achilles heel injury suffered during training on Wednesday. ... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha looks on during the training session at Hutt Recreation Ground in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Botha was not considered for selection due to the recurrence of an Achilles heel injury suffered during training on Wednesday. ...

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  6. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 04: Bakkies Botha during the South African national rugby team media conference and mixed zone at Amora Hotel on October 04, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 04: Bakkies Botha during the South African national rugby team media conference and mixed zone at Amora Hotel on October 04, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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  7. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha takes question from journalist at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Kirchner joined the Springbok squad on Tuesday, as a replacement for the injured Frans Steyn. South Africa will play Australia in the Rugby... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha takes question from journalist at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Kirchner joined the Springbok squad on Tuesday, as a replacement for the injured Frans Steyn. South Africa will play Australia in the Rugby...

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  8. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha is interviewed by a television crew at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. South Africa will play Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday Oct. 8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha is interviewed by a television crew at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. South Africa will play Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday Oct. 8.

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  9. South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha (C) flanked by Morne Steyn (L) and Zane Kirchner answers journalist's questions during a press conference on October 4, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha (C) flanked by Morne Steyn (L) and Zane Kirchner answers journalist's questions during a press conference on October 4, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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  10. South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha gives a press conference on October 4, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha gives a press conference on October 4, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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  11. South Africa Springboks Bakkies Botha addresses a media conference in Wellington October 4, 2011. The Springboks will play against Australia Wallabies in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Wellington on Sunday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    South Africa Springboks Bakkies Botha addresses a media conference in Wellington October 4, 2011. The Springboks will play against Australia Wallabies in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Wellington on Sunday.

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  12. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha talks to journalist at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. South Africa will play Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday Oct. 8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha talks to journalist at the teams hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. South Africa will play Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday Oct. 8.

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  13. South Africa's John Smit, centre, talks with teammates Bakkies Botha left, and Francois Steyn, right, after their Rugby World Cup win over Samoa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South Africa's John Smit, centre, talks with teammates Bakkies Botha left, and Francois Steyn, right, after their Rugby World Cup win over Samoa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011.

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  14. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bakkies Botha of South Africa (R) poses with a fan during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between South Africa and Samoa at North Harbour Stadium on September 30, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bakkies Botha of South Africa (R) poses with a fan during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between South Africa and Samoa at North Harbour Stadium on September 30, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  15. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bakkies Botha of South Africa runs with the ball during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Namibia at North Harbour Stadium on September 22, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bakkies Botha of South Africa runs with the ball during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Namibia at North Harbour Stadium on September 22, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  16. South Africa's Springbok lock Bakkies Botha runs to score a try during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on September 22, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South Africa's Springbok lock Bakkies Botha runs to score a try during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on September 22, 2011.

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  17. South Africa's Bakkies Botha holds his knee during their Rugby World Cup game against Namibia at the at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South Africa's Bakkies Botha holds his knee during their Rugby World Cup game against Namibia at the at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011.

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  18. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bakkies Botha of South Africa wins the line out ball during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Namibia at North Harbour Stadium on September 22, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bakkies Botha of South Africa wins the line out ball during the IRB 2011 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Namibia at North Harbour Stadium on September 22, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  19. Namibia's flanker Tinus du Plessis is tackled by South Africa's Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn (L) and lock Bakkies Botha (R) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on September 22, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Namibia's flanker Tinus du Plessis is tackled by South Africa's Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn (L) and lock Bakkies Botha (R) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on September 22, 2011.

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  20. South Africa's Springbok scrum-half Francois Hougaard (No9) is congratulated by lock Bakkies Botha and wing Bryan Habana (R) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on September 22, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South Africa's Springbok scrum-half Francois Hougaard (No9) is congratulated by lock Bakkies Botha and wing Bryan Habana (R) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on September 22, 2011.

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  21. South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha takes part in a training session during the captain's run on September 21, 2011 at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha takes part in a training session during the captain's run on September 21, 2011 at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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  22. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Bakkies Botha runs the ball during a South African Springbok IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 captain's run at North Harbour Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Bakkies Botha runs the ball during a South African Springbok IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 captain's run at North Harbour Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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  23. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha, center facing camera, and teammates gather for the Captain's Run at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. South African will play their game of the Rugby World Cup against Namibia on Sept 22. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha, center facing camera, and teammates gather for the Captain's Run at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. South African will play their game of the Rugby World Cup against Namibia on Sept 22.

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  24. South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha and teammates take part in a training session on September 20, 2011 in Taupo during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha and teammates take part in a training session on September 20, 2011 in Taupo during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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  25. South African rugby player Bakkies Botha looks on during the training session at the Owen Delany Park in Taupo, New Zealand, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. South African will play their game of Rugby World Cup against Namibia on Sept 22. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    South African rugby player Bakkies Botha looks on during the training session at the Owen Delany Park in Taupo, New Zealand, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. South African will play their game of Rugby World Cup against Namibia on Sept 22.

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South African Springbok player Bakkies Botha attends a press conference on October 6, 2011 in Wellington during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Lock Bakkies Botha will miss out the game against Australia after injuring himself during training.

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  1. He has put himself about ... even without his old mate Bakkies Botha .
    – Berrick Barnes SOURCE: News24 2 months ago
  2. There were a number of signed jerseys donated by Western Province, the Sharks, the Blitzbokke, as well as a limited edition Blood Brothers framed photo of Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha. And much, much more. The auction raised R32 000.
    SOURCE: News24 2 months ago
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