Naas Botha

Quick Facts

Full Name	Naas Botha
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 27, 1958(1958-02-27)
Age	66
Birthplace	Breyten
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Mpumalanga
Horoscope	Aquarius

Naas Botha Biography

Naas Botha is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on February 27, 1958 in Breyten, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Fly-half for South Africa Springboks, 1980-1992; scored 2,511 points in his 179 Northern Transvaal appearances (1977-1995).

Tiaan Strauss joined the Springboks in 1992, Botha’s final year with the team. joined both the Springboks and Botha in 1992, his last year with the team.

In addition to his Springbok rugby-playing duties, Botha also played for the Northern Transvaal province (nicknamed the “Blou Bulle”, which means “Blue Bulls”, now their official name) from 1977 to 1995. During this period his contributions ensured that they dominated domestic South African rugby, and won the Currie Cup nine times (sharing it twice with Western Province in 1979 and 1989). He was also captain of the province a record 128 times, and scored a record 2,511 points (including 1,699 points in the Currie Cup).

He was voted Rugby Player of the Year in 1979, 1981, 1985 and 1987. Botha mostly played in the fly-half position and is now a rugby commentator for the South African M-Net and Supersport TV channels. He is also the Head Coach of the Indian Men’s and women’s rugby union teams.

Hendrik Egnatius Botha was born in Breyton, South Africa.

Naas Botha Net Worth

Naas Botha is one of the richest Rugby Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Naas Botha 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1977, he began his professional career at Northern Transvaal.

Between 1987 and 1992, he was part of 119 matches played for Rugby Rovigo.

Hendrik Egnatius ‘Naas’ Botha (born 27 February 1958) is a South African former rugby union player, who played for Northern Transvaal and South Africa (the Springboks).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Naas Botha Dating?

According to our records, Naas Botha married to Karen Botha. As of December 1, 2023, Naas Botha’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1987, once again primarily for monetary considerations, Botha moved to the Italian club Rugby Rovigo, where he played 119 games and helped them win two National Championships (in 1988 and 1990).

Facts & Trivia

Naas Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Naas Botha celebrates birthday on February 27 of every year.

Botha’s career lasted long enough for him to see South Africa let back into the international rugby fold and to play in one-off Tests against World Cup holders Australia and New Zealand. Both games ended in defeat and Botha then toured France with the Springboks before bowing out in a 33–16 defeat on 14 November 1992 at the age of 34 as flyhalf against England at Twickenham, London. He had set countless Springbok records during his rugby career and is still considered to be one of the Springbok “greats”.

Is Naas Botha still married?

Personal life. Botha is married to Karen , a former Springbok athlete and long jump record-holder; the couple have three daughters, Kyla (1991) Gaeby (1998) and Lee-gre (2003).

What is Naas Botha doing now?

Naas Botha has been working as head coach of the India men’s and women’s Test teams since March.

Where is BJ Botha now?

Botha has said in interviews that he returned to Ireland after his playing career ended because of the tight-knit community in Limerick. He has five young children with his wife, Taryn. The former Barbarian is now on the coaching team for UL Bohemians , a local club side.

Did Naas Botha play American football?

He was also captain of the province a record 128 times and scored a record 2,511 points. Botha also had a trial with the American football team the Dallas Cowboys in 1983 and during his stay in the United States he also played for the Dallas Harlequins rugby club – leading them to the 1984 National Club Championship.

Where did Naas Botha attend school?

University of Pretoria