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Gary Botha

b. 1981

South African rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Gary Botha

Born 1981. Gary Botha is a South African rugby union player and rugby league player.

Gary van Ginkel Botha (born 12 October 1981 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former rugby union player, that professionally played as a hooker between 2002 and 2013. He spent the majority of his career at his home-town team the and their affiliated Super Rugby team the , but he also had spells at the , at English side Harlequins and at French Top 14 side . He also played in 12 test matches for from 2005 to 2007.

In 2015, he was appointed as a technical consultant for the Blue Bulls forwards.

Botha has won the Currie Cup with the Blue Bulls, the Super 14 title with the Bulls and was part of the Springbok squad that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Botha made his debut for the Springboks in 2005, in a match against Australia at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, replacing captain John Smit.

Botha has played rugby league for the South African Rhinos at the age of 18.

Honours South Africa Under-21 World Cup: 2002

Blue Bulls Currie Cup: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 (Shared Blue Bulls/Free State Cheetahs)

Bulls Super Rugby: 2007, 2010

South Africa World Cup: 2007

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Pretoria, Hoërskool Waterkloof
Awards
Medal "100 years anniversary of the foundation of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic"
Also known as
Gary van Ginkel Botha

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gary Botha?

South African rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Gary Botha born?

Gary Botha was born on 12 October 1981 in Pretoria.

What is Gary Botha's occupation?

Gary Botha is a rugby union player and rugby league player.

What nationality is Gary Botha?

Gary Botha is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gary Botha

· Wikidata: Q518349

· DBpedia: Gary Botha

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