#2. Bakkies Botha
- Born September 22, 1979, Newcastle, Natal
- Major teams Barbarians, Blue Bulls, Bulls, South Africa A, Toulon, South Africa
- Position Lock
Renowned South African rugby legend, Bakkies Botha, is a formidable force known for his powerful presence on the field. With a career spanning over a decade, the towering lock forward has left an indelible mark with his ferocious tackles and relentless work ethic.
Jones said: “He revelled in it didn’t he. Physically he has to be up there. Let’s just say he was able to keep the tradition going of the hardest of South African second rows.”
Did you know? Botha is the only player in the history of rugby union to date to have won a hat trick of Super Rugby and European rugby titles
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