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Smit back to face Australia, Botha blow

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

John Smit was restored as South Africa captain but veteran lock Bakkies Botha’s World Cup is over after injury ruled him out of the quarter-final against Australia on Sunday.   Smit, who returned to the starting line up in place …

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Bakkies ready for Fiji

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South Africa lock Bakkies Botha likened himself to “an old farm vehicle” that would take a while to warm up but would ultimately be ready to play against Fiji on Saturday after his recovery from a nagging Achilles injury.   …

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Bakkies out, concern over Habana

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

The 31-year-old Botha has been suffering from a chronic Achilles’ tendon problem that flared up again at training earlier this week.   “We’re a little bit worried about Bakkies, he’s our major concern,” assistant coach Dick Muir said. “It’s his …

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Bakkies injury concern

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

An Achilles injury could rule veteran lock Bakkies Botha out of the Springboks line-up for their opening World Cup clash against Wales.   The 32-year-old Botha, who has a chronic condition called Achilles tendinosis, had suffered a flare-up of the …

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Bakkies Off The Hook

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Bulls lock Bakkies Botha has been cleared on a charge of dangerous play after appearing before a SANZAR Judicial hearing at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Tuesday. Botha had been cited and charged with a breach of Law 10.4 (e), …

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