Daniel Botha

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Daniel Botha
Date of birth (2001-12-16) 16 December 2001 (age 21)
Place of birthAustralia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Waratahs 9 (0)
Correct as of 26 November 2023

Daniel Botha (born 16 December 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Botha attended Scots College. [2] He was a member of the Waratahs academy since leaving school and played his club rugby for Sydney University, where he earned Junior Wallabies selection. [3]

Professional career

Botha was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 2 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. [4] He made his debut in this match against the Drua, before making a further 8 appearances in the season. He was announced as signing full-time for the Waratahs in October 2023. [5] He was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [6]

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References

  1. "Daniel Botha". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. "Australian Schools and U18's squad named ahead of New Zealand tour". Rugby.com.au. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. "Bokenham, Botha and Taufui included in Junior Wallabies final squad". Sydney University. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. "Teams News: Waratahs unveil team for Super Round clash with Drua". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  5. "NSW Waratahs promote pathways product Daniel Botha". NSW Waratahs. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. "Squad announced for 2024 Super Rugby Season" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.