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John Philip Botha, (born 22 September 1979) known as by nickname Bakkies, is a South African former professional rugby union player who played as a lock. He was a member of the South Africa team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France in addition to winning two Tri Nations titles in 2004 and 2009 .
Jun 28, 2023 · We profile former Bulls, Toulon and Springboks lock Bakkies Botha, who won the 2007 World Cup with South Africa and earned the nickname 'The Enforcer'.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Bakkies Botha is a former Springbok lock who won the 2007 Rugby World Cup and played for the Bulls and Toulon. He is also a successful meat supplier, livestock farmer and wildlife activist.
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Sep 26, 2022 · Bakkies Botha is world renowned for his brutal behaviour on the rugby field and this story from legendary Springboks captain John Smit enriches the lock's hard man legacy.
Bakkies Botha may be one of the hardest men rugby has seen. Known as one of the best enforcers of all time Botha was a key figure in the Springboks many years of success. #Rugby #RugbyHit #...
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Apr 19, 2023 · Former Springboks lock Bakkies Botha talks about his career in Toulon, where he played with former enemies and enjoyed the brutal side of rugby. He also reveals why he joined the French club and how he suffered the most injuries in his career.
Bakkies Botha is a giant of South African rugby who has won almost every trophy the professional game has to offer. A gigantic and powerful lock, he’s regularly named in ‘greatest ever’ sides. Bakkies Botha was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.
