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Toulon confirm Botha deal

Image: Botha: Heading to France

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

South Africa lock signs three-year contract

Toulon have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign World Cup-winning lock Bakkies Botha. The Springbok will now head to the Top 14 outfit after the World Cup in New Zealand, with Botha having agreed a three-year deal. Botha, 32, has won 72 caps and been a key figure in the Bulls pack - winning Super Rugby and Currie Cup titles. However he will now team up with the likes of Matt Giteau, Jonny Wilkinson, George Smith and Juan Martin Fernandez-Lobbe at Toulon.