About Piet Botha
Lived 1935 – 2024 (aged 88). Piet Botha was a South African rugby union player.
Pieter Hendrik Botha (13 September 1935 – 2 April 2024) was a South African international rugby union player.
Botha was born in Rustenburg and educated at Hoërskool Bekker.
A lock, Botha spent his provincial career with Transvaal, aside from a short stint in Western Province. He gained Springboks representative honours on their 1965 tour of Australia and New Zealand and appeared in both Test matches against the Wallabies, partnering Tiny Naudé in the second tow. For the New Zealand leg of the tour, Botha was hampered by a dislocated shoulder, and appeared in only the minor fixtures.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Piet Botha?
South African rugby union player
When was Piet Botha born?
Piet Botha was born on 13 September 1935.
When did Piet Botha die?
Piet Botha died on 2 April 2024.
What was Piet Botha's occupation?
Piet Botha was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Piet Botha?
Piet Botha was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Piet Botha (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Piet Botha. https://biography.guide/piet-botha-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Piet Botha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/piet-botha-rugby-union-player/.
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