Description: (South African Former Professional Rugby Union Player Who Played as a Lock)
Bakkies Botha is a retired professional rugby union player from South Africa known for his exceptional skill as a lock. He had a successful career, with highlights including winning the 2007 Rugby World Cup with the South Africa team and claiming two Tri Nations titles. Botha transitioned from playing for the Blue Bulls provincial team and the Bulls Super Rugby team to joining RC Toulonnais in the Top 14 league. While at Toulon, he played a key role in the team's victories in the Heineken Cup/European Rugby Champions Cup Finals from 2013 to 2015, forming a strong partnership with Victor Matfield.