Daniel Botha
Date of birth (2001-12-16) 16 December 2001
Place of birthAustralia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (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]

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]

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.


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