Lions on the hunt for Botha

[TRF_Cymro]

Toulon's bid to sign World Cup-winning Springbok lock Bakkies Botha could be hijacked by the big-spending Lions.

Botha has been linked to a move to France at the end of the World Cup, with Toulon having already held talks with the Bulls and South Africa lock.

However the Lions have now entered the race for the 31-year-old powerhouse - with the Johannesburg franchise looking to put together a side capable of challenging for the Super Rugby title.

South Africa fly-half Butch James will link up with the Lions at the end of his current deal with Bath, while full-back Frans Steyn and prop BJ Botha have also been approached according to reports.

And the Lions, who are now being bankrolled by billionaire businessmen Robert Gumede and Ivor Ichikowitz, have been buoyed by news that Botha would prefer to remain in South Africa.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_6743662,00.html​

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Hopefully he'll stick in SA
Can't stand the guy, wouldn't want to have to see him in the Top14/Heineken

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Is Toulon tired of finishing matches with 15 men?

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Lions could be a retirement home for the aged SA Internationals.

 

[Amobokoboko]

Depending on his attitude, it might be an expensive transfer if he only plays 1 game every ten weeks. ( 9 week ban)

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Hey bates, we got it without the parts in brackets but I love it when you explain it for the more ignorant TRF-ers

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

I'd have him any day. He is a great lock.

He just needs good man-management; you don't see him do the **** at the Bulls under Meyer and Ludeke that he does in the Bok jersey under Piet Helium.

I am sure Mitchell would make it clear that he won't stand for sloppy discipline.