Michael Botha

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Michael Botha
Full nameMichael Barry Botha
Date of birth (1997-05-28) 28 May 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Margate, South Africa
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb; 13 st 8 lb)
School Selborne College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Current team Eastern Province Elephants
Youth career
2015 Border Bulldogs
2015–2018 Eastern Province Elephants
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–present Eastern Province Elephants 7 (27)
2018–2020 Southern Kings 4 (5)
Correct as of 1 July 2019

Michael Barry Botha (born 28 May 1997) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Southern Kings in the Pro14 and the Eastern Province Elephants in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. [1] His regular position is fullback.

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Michael Botha". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 August 2018.