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The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
• Nineteen players sign central contracts • Overseas stars are not included The South African Rugby Union has awarded national contracts to the end of the 2011 World Cup to 10 players, including the Springbok captain, John Smit, and Victor Matfield, his deputy. The others are Bakkies Botha, Schalk Burger, Fourie du Preez, Jaque Fourie, Bryan Habana, JP Pietersen, Juan Smith and Pierre Spies....
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 02/02/2010
• Formidable prop is in best shape of life for Six Nations opener • Adam Jones learned to control diet after Lions warning It is some time since Wales went into an international against England expected to dominate up front. The return of the tight-head prop Adam Jones from injury gives them an all-Lions front row and Leicester found out in last month's Heineken Cup the profound difference...
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 29/01/2010
Andre Watson believes Sanzar’s initiative of three citing commissioners for the Super 14 will result in consistent citings. Last season, Bakkies Botha was suspended for an illegal ruck clearance on prop Adam Jones in the second British and Irish Lions Test. Citing commissioner’s post-match decision: Two–week ban. Later that year, Matt Giteau was yellow-carded for a [...]
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 20/01/2010
Dewald Potgieter is the latest Bulls player likely to miss the opening round of the Super 14. With Bakkies Botha, Akona Ndungane, and Chiliboy Ralepelle all injured for the match against the Cheetahs on 12 February, and Francois Hougaard in doubt, the Bulls received the bad news that Potgieter is also crocked. The Springbok loose forward injured [...]
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 08/01/2010
Bakkies Botha, Chiliboy Ralepelle and Akona Ndungane will miss the opening rounds of the Super 14. Botha, who severely injured his Achilles tendon on the Springboks’ year-end tour, will be missed most for the experience and physicality he brings to the side. Ralepelle, who has been plagued by injury in recent years, missed the bulk of [...]
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IOL (Free subscription) | 06/01/2010
Springbok lock Bakkies Botha will be out for about three months and will miss a fair portion of the Super 14 campaign as the Bulls try to retain the trophy.
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IOL (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
An operation on Bok lock Bakkies Botha's archilles heel went off smoothly and the Bulls can expect him back in three months.
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield were named the World Players of the Year by French newspaper Midi Olympique in Paris. Known as the Oscars of rugby, top journalists and pundits had the opportunity to vote for their best players for 2009, which saw Springbok locks Botha and Matfield recognised as the internationals of the year. Botha said [...]
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 03/12/2009
Former Bulls lock Hendrik Roodt can’t wait to face Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield on his return to Loftus for the Waratahs. Roodt gave up rugby earlier this year as he had limited opportunities under the Bok second row pairing, but might play for the Tahs in round three of the Super 14 in Pretoria. Botha [...]
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Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 02/12/2009
Blue Bulls' Springbok lock Bakkies Botha will be sidelined for three months following an achilles injury, ruling him out of the early parts of the Super 14.
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009
• Change only possible before 2011 if safety is at risk • Board will look at extra Tests for England and Wales The International Rugby Board will tomorrow debate a proposal from England to review the laws around the most contentious area of the game, the breakdown. With a block on law changes until after the 2011 World Cup, however, the only prospect for change is if evidence is provided...
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Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
By Nomava Nobumba 28 November 2009 The Springboks have suffered a major blow ahead of their clash against Ireland today. Bakkies Botha has been ruled out with a back injury. The Springboks are hoping to end their year-end tour on a high. The Boks have lost three of their four matches so far. Also on today, Italy take on Samoa, Scotland host Argentina, Wales battle Australia and France play New Zealand....
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BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Lock Bakkies Botha is ruled out of the South Africa team for Saturday's clash against Ireland at Croke Park.
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BBC News (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Lock Bakkies Botha is ruled out of the South Africa team for Saturday's clash against Ireland at Croke Park.
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
South Africa suffer setback ahead of autumn Test against Ireland with withdrawal of lock Bakkies Botha.
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