Bakkies
Bakkies

Bakkies Botha

22nd Sep 1979 2.02m/124kg No 4 Lock

Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors.   We relive the first test in full:   The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...

Watch: The giant Australian lock that's attracting Super Rugby interest

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Standing at 204cm and hitting the scales at “about 120kg’s", Callum MacDonald is set to make the step up to professional rugby with Super Rugby clubs in Australia and New Zealand...

LIVE MATCH CENTRE: New Zealand v South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday will see Westpac Stadium host one of the most highly anticipated Rugby Championship matches in years, with South Africa traveling to Wellington to take on the All Blacks.   FOLLOW THE CLASH...

Stats & Facts: Springboks vs Wallabies

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Springboks prepare to host Australia for the first Rugby Championship match in Johannesburg, we take a closer look at the key stats and facts ahead of the clash in Ellis Park       1. South...

Champions Cup Round 4 Tips

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 3-1 record for my first week on the job was promising and I am hopeful for more success this week. It’s worth noting that all the Irish provinces were victorious while all seven English teams...

Former French international Eric Melville dies at 55

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ex-France international Eric Melville has died at the age of 55 after suffering a heart attack, his former team Toulon confirmed on Monday.   "Terrible news this morning. Giant South African...

Test Centurion XV

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Tony Woodcock (New Zealand)   Mr. Consistent Toby Woodcock was the cornerstone of a powerful All Black scrum that won two Rugby World Cups. A true All Black legend, Woodcock made 118 test...

Itoje and Kruis extend Saracens contracts

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England pair Maro Itoje and George Kruis have both signed new deals to remain with the side until 2019.Speaking on Itoje and Kruis’ contract extensions, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said:...

Bakkies Botha's amusing conversion kick attempt for the Barbarians

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

Argentina beat the Barbarians 49-31 in an entertaining game on Saturday, as Los Pumas scored seven tries, with a number of RWC stars on show on both teams. One of the funniest moments from the match came...

Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield set to take final curtain call

8 years ago by The Times

One of the great double acts will get a final time to compete together this afternoon when Bakkies Botha plays...