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Brendon James Botha
Brendon James Botha will wear an Ulstger jersey next season
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World Cup winner comes to Ravenhill
14 August 2008, 12:18 pm
Springbok World Cup winner Brendon James Botha has signed a three year contract with Ulster Rugby.
Botha was part of South Africa's 2007 World Cup wining squad, and has three Tri-Nations caps. He played in all 13 Super 14 matches with the Natal Sharks in the 06/07 season, and is one cap shy of a half century in South Africa's domestic Currie Cup. 

He brings this wealth of experience to Ulster having completed his medical and met his new colleagues said: "I want to add to the team as much as I can, obviously everything is new to me so I need to settle in and fit in with the squad."

"I feel that the move to Ulster will be a great opportunity for both me and my family. I am really looking forward to playing rugby in Europe and for a team with such a vivid following as Ulster."
 
Botha made his first professional appearance with the Sharks in 2001 and represented South Africa at U21 level that same season.
 
His South African test debut came as a replacement against New Zealand in 2006, ending his debut season with a tour of England and Ireland in November. To date, he has won 16 caps for his Country, playing all four of the Springbok's pool games in the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Ulster Head Coach Matt Williams said: "BJ is a world class player and is one of the best tight head props in the game. He was part of the South African squad that won the World Cup and is used to being part of a winning team. BJ will bring with him, the culture of excellence and winning, a mindset I hope he can pass onto our younger players."

"Over the last number of months I've spoken to him frequently and built up a good relationship, so I'm delighted that after months of careful talks and deliberations on both sides we can finally announce Brendon's signing. It's very exciting news and I believe a real positive step for Ulster Rugby, his signing with the club is a huge vote of confidence for Ulster" remarked Matt.
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