Springbok no. 374 · Flank
Hannes Botha
Johannes Petrus Fredrick Botha · Cheetahs
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1962
First test
21 Jul 1962, age 25 · Flank v Britain, Kings Park, Durban
Last test
25 Aug 1962, age 25 · Flank v Britain, Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Biography
Hannes Botha was a superbly fit army officer and flanker who played the last three Tests against the 1962 British Isles side, all wins. Born in Potgietersrus on 11 May 1937 and educated at Wonderboom, he played for Northern Transvaal and the Orange Free State, and had toured Britain and France in 1960–61. He died on 30 August 2011.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 1962 |  Britain | Kings Park, Durban | Flank | W 3–0 | Cheetahs |
| 04 Aug 1962 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | W 8–3 | Cheetahs |
| 25 Aug 1962 | Britain | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Flank | W 34–14 | Cheetahs |