Darius Botha
| Birth name | Daniël Sarel Botha | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 26 June 1955 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | University of Stellenbosch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Naas Botha (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniël Sarel 'Darius' Botha (26 June 1955 – 12 February 2018) was a South African rugby union player.[1]
Playing career
Botha played for the
Western Province
.
Botha played in only one test match for the
Springboks, being the first test on the 1981 tour to New Zealand at Lancaster Park, Christchurch. He also played in seven tour matches for the Springboks, scoring three tries.[2]
Test history
| No. | Opposition | Result (SA 1st) | Position | Points | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  New Zealand |
9–14 | Wing | 15 August 1981 | Lancaster Park, Christchurch |
Death
Botha was first diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2014. After an operation the cancer went into remission, but unfortunately in November 2017, the cancer returned and Botha died on 12 February 2018.[3]
See also
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 522
References
- ^ "Darius Botha". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- OCLC 36916860.
- ^ "Naas Botha's brother dies of cancer". Sport. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019.