Daniel Botha

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Daniel Botha
Born (2001-12-16) 16 December 2001 (age 24)
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)[1]
SchoolThe Scots College
UniversityUniversity of Sydney
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Waratahs
Youth career
Mosman Junior Rugby Club[2]
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2023 Sydney University
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Waratahs 21 (0)
Correct as of 31 May 2025

Daniel Botha (Afrikaans pronunciation: [dˈanjə͡lˈbuəta]; born 16 December 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is prop.[3]

Early career

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Botha attended The Scots College.[4] 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.[5]

Professional career

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Botha was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 2 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.[6] 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.[7] He was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[8]

References

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