Bakkies Botha

Toulon lose Bakkies Botha for up to two months after suffering broken eye socket against Sale

Monday 17th December 14:51

Toulon will be without Bakkies Botha for up to two months after he suffered a fractured eye socket during Sunday's 62-0 rout of Sale.

Botha back to boost Boks

Thursday 15th September 16:15

South Africa are set for a boost with the return of influential lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's clash against Fiji.

Davies demands discipline

Tuesday 6th September 16:18

Wales second row Bradley Davies has urged his side not to let South Africa off the hook for a third time when they clash in the World Cup.

Toulon confirm Botha deal

Monday 7th March 11:27

Toulon have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign World Cup-winning lock Bakkies Botha.

Lions hunting down Botha

Wednesday 9th February 14:10

Toulon's bid to sign Bakkies Botha could be hijacked by the big-spending Lions.

Nine-week ban for Botha

Sunday 11th July 10:37

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha has been banned for nine weeks for headbutting New Zealand scrum-half Jimmy Cowan.

Botha ban a blow for Bulls

Tuesday 18th May 14:38

Bakkies Botha is suspended for the Bulls' Super 14 run-in and two South Africa Tests after a tackle on Gio Aplon.

Boks punished for protest

Monday 24th August 18:53

South African rugby chiefs and players have been fined for protesting Bakkies Botha's ban.

Botha braced for Kiwi test

Friday 31st July 15:12

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha insists he has no intention in cooling his aggression against New Zealand on Saturday.

SARU hearing set after protest

Wednesday 22nd July 16:41

The IRB has confirmed that SARU will answer charges of alleged misconduct in Dublin on August 10.

Smit fears for the future

Friday 3rd July 12:33

South Africa captain John Smit fears Bakkies Botha's ban could set an unwanted precedent in the game.

Botha cleared for semi

Tuesday 19th May 08:48

Bakkies Botha will be available for the Bulls' semi-final against the Crusaders after escaping punishment at a disciplinary hearing.

Bakkies Botha

Wednesday 13th May 12:42

Botha is the hard man in the Springbok pack, the archetypal enforcer.

Bok duo back for the Bulls

Monday 3rd March 12:27

The Bulls will welcome back injured Springboks Bryan Habana and Bakkies Botha for Friday's Super 14 match at Loftus against the Lions.

Botha back at Bulls

Wednesday 27th February 11:57

South Africa second row Bakkies Botha will not be moving to French second division club Toulon - for the time being at least.

Botha facing IRB action

Tuesday 19th February 12:36

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha could be in trouble with the IRB if he tries to continue his move from the Bulls to Toulon.