Bakkies Botha and Eben Etzebeth have locked horns in the media this week, prompting questions over which of the legendary Springbok hard men is the ultimate enforcer.
Bakkies Botha believes that Eben Etzebeth is the “best lock in the world” but the legendary Springbok enforcer is disappointed that his successor hasn’t lived up to his reputation while on duty at Toulon.
Legendary Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is ‘humbled but also proud’ of his legacy after being hailed ‘the greatest player’ by former Toulon coach Bernard Laporte.
Springbok great Bakkies Botha says he does not for a ‘single second’ regret an incident in 2010 when he head-butted All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan. (more…)