9 Stories on Bakkies Botha
South African rugby captain John Smit has told CNN that he believes his side are not a dirty team, and there has been too much "whining" following last Saturday's controversial 28-25 second Test victory in Pretoria -- a result that secured the Test series ahead of this weekend's final match in Johannesburg.
South Africa lock Bakkies Botha will miss the final Test against the British and Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday after failing in his appeal against a two-week ban.
South Africa's Schalk Burger has been handed an eight-week suspension after he was found guilty of eye-gouging in the Springboks' dramatic 28-25 victory over the British and Irish Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.
Martin Johnson has turned to veteran tight head prop Phil Vickery for England's Twickenham Test against Australia on Saturday.
South Africa could be without Schalk Burger for Friday's World Cup showdown with England after the forward was cited for a dangerous tackle.
Lock Bakkies Botha and center Jean de Villiers have been ruled out of South Africa's Tri-nations squad after failing to recover from their injuries.
South Africa took a step closer to securing their second consecutive Tri-nations title by beating the All Blacks 22-16 in a pulsating match at Newlands.
Giant lock Bakkies Botha will miss South Africa's next three tests with a foot injury, the South African Rugby Union have revealed.
A dramatic second-half onslaught by South Africa swept Ireland away 31-17 in the first game of their two-test series.
South African rugby captain John Smit has told CNN that he believes his side are not a dirty team, and there has been too much "whining" following last Saturday's controversial 28-25 second Test victory in Pretoria -- a result that secured the Test series ahead of this weekend's final match in Johannesburg.
South Africa lock Bakkies Botha will miss the final Test against the British and Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday after failing in his appeal against a two-week ban.
South Africa's Schalk Burger has been handed an eight-week suspension after he was found guilty of eye-gouging in the Springboks' dramatic 28-25 victory over the British and Irish Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.
Martin Johnson has turned to veteran tight head prop Phil Vickery for England's Twickenham Test against Australia on Saturday.
South Africa could be without Schalk Burger for Friday's World Cup showdown with England after the forward was cited for a dangerous tackle.
Lock Bakkies Botha and center Jean de Villiers have been ruled out of South Africa's Tri-nations squad after failing to recover from their injuries.
South Africa took a step closer to securing their second consecutive Tri-nations title by beating the All Blacks 22-16 in a pulsating match at Newlands.
Giant lock Bakkies Botha will miss South Africa's next three tests with a foot injury, the South African Rugby Union have revealed.
A dramatic second-half onslaught by South Africa swept Ireland away 31-17 in the first game of their two-test series.
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