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Renaldo Bothma

@renaldobothma

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Founder of botthms and current Harelquins Rugby Player, Previous Captian of Namibia Rugby Team

England, United Kingdom
Joined April 2010
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@renaldobothma
Renaldo Bothma
5 years
I hope my friends already know this but...If ANYONE is not working/not getting an income and runs out of food, or times are tough...please donโ€™t go to sleep with an empty stomach. Donโ€™t be afraid to send me a private message. I will be more than happy to help where I can.
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4 years
Just to clarify! This is about my Christian believes and for the rugby guys that have been criticized and questioned for not kneeling!!! So for those out there making this a racial thing again, GET OVER YOURSELF!!!
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4 months
Winning a few matches is cute, but letโ€™s talk when they have four World Cups in the bag. Weโ€™re just going to continue enjoying our unbeatable braais and laugh off your anti-Springbok posts. ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ˜†
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Ben Smith
4 months
Ireland have won 3 of the last 4 against South Africa since 2022, including at the Rugby World Cup and now on South African soil while missing five starters against the first choice Bok team. There really is no debate. They own you.
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2 years
My time has come! Thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey.
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6 years
Great win tonight! Well done @mikebrown_15 most capped Harlquins player ever! Massive achievement brother #quins #achievement
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4 years
I will never take a knee to anyone else than GOD! Where are all these ministers when we need to take a knee for farm murders in South Africa and take action against corruption? We all can decide what we want to do! NOBODY HAS ANY RIGHT TO FORCE SOMEONE TO GO ON THEIR KNEES!
@SARugbymag
SA Rugby magazine
4 years
Feedback will be provided to sports minister Nathi Mthethwa after he asked SA Rugby to provide clarity in response to certain players opting not to take a knee prior to the latest English Premiership matches.
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2 years
2nd Surgery today. They will be exploring my nerve to see if they can do anything about my paralyzed foot. Really hoping for some good news today. And hopefully I can return to walking normally soon. #letsgo #surgery
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Renaldo Bothma
3 years
Worst injury of my career. All knee ligaments are torn. Thanks for all the messages. Unfortunately we couldnโ€™t pull of the semi final today for the @TelAvivHeat but it was an unbelievable first season for the team.
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3 years
After almost 2 years I am super excited and privileged to be back in the Namibia Squad for the November tests. Unfinished businessโ€ฆ #LetsGo
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9 years
Has anyone seen a 120kg prop do a backflip??? Meet JACO ENGELS!! http://t.co/p9lAus9G52
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5 years
Mr President @CyrilRamaphosa any chance you can help me get my family back in the UK? Rugby brings us together. But that is really tough to do without your wife and baby.
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6 years
By far my worst season in my career with all my injuries! But tonight I would like to tell the Quins fans I Will be back better next year! And so will the rest of the squad! Thanks for you support this year! # @Harlequins dont give up on us! #believe
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6 years
Back at the Stoop today for the first Premiership game of the season! This has been the longest 7months to recovery! Thanks Ed and Elliot for helping get back to full fitness! Super excited to put on the Quins Jersey this afternoon!! @Harlequins #coyq #smash
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4 years
It has been an absolute pleasure watching @Harlequins over the last couple of weeks. The changes was necessary...
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3 years
Its that time again! First Test for Namibia in 3 years. #letsgo #namibia #landofthebrave
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3 years
It was an unbelievable first competition for the @telavivheat in the @resupercup . It has been such an experience being back on the pitch again after a very dark time for me! Looking forward to 2022 and what this will bring. NEVER GIVE UP!! #findyourwhy #rugby #believe #comeback
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6 years
Great start to the season with a good win!! As you can see the loosies are happy. @ChrisRobshaw @lukey_wallace #harlequins #keepbuilding
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Thatโ€™s ridiculous!! And there is absolutely no way this will work. Find it hard that they didnโ€™t ask the 1000โ€™s of Rugby players their opinion about thisโ€ฆ
@RFU
Rugby Football Union
2 years
๐Ÿ‰To support player welfare, RFU Council agreed on Monday 16th January to lower the height of the tackle across the community game (Age Grade & Adult) from 1st July 2023 Find out more about the law change, including rationale, next steps & training support to be providedโฌ‡๏ธ
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7 years
Absolutely gutted! I dont have any words! I would however like to thanks all the Harlequins fans for the messages and support! So proud to be part of this club and their fans!! #harlequins
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6 years
My first BIG GAME tomorrow! Cant wait to be part of this amazing experience infront of a packed twickenham! #BIGGAME11 #QUINS #letsgo #SMASH
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7 years
Surgery went well I have a fully bionic arm now! Special thanks to all Harlequins supporters and friends for the special messages I have received! I will be back stronger than before #Harlequins
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6 years
Here we go! Hopefully no more broken bones this season! Cant wait to get out there again! #harlequins #2018 #rugby #letsgo #smash
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6 years
Disappointing result yesterday! But we go will go again and keep growing as a team! Well done to @mikebrown_15 and @dannycare on your achievement! #300 #250 #quins
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3 years
Excited for the last test against Zimbabwe today. It has been great to be back in the Namibian team and also to be back on the pitch. Getting closer to Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. Upwards from here. #namibia #rugby #botthms #comeback
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6 years
Super Excited to be back in Quins Colours tomorrow! #quins #excited
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5 years
What a performance from England today. Congrads @JoeMarler and @KyleSinckler #COYQ #quinsboys #quins
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5 years
Great to have the family back in the UK. #family @PetroneEnslin
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6 years
Super Excited for this one tomorrow.
@Harlequins
Harlequins ๐Ÿƒ
6 years
๐Ÿ‰ v @WorcsWarriors ๐Ÿ† @ERChallengeCup Quarter-Final ๐Ÿ“† Saturday 30th March โฐ Kick-off 20:15 ๐ŸŸ Sixways Stadium ๐Ÿ“บ BT Sport 3 ๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿ“ฒ #WORvHAR โฌ‡๏ธ Team news
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3 years
I am extremely excited to get back out there after a 18month break from rugby. Life has taught me alot throughout this time. Excited to continue on and see what the future brings. #supercup #comeback
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4 years
I have played with 90% of these players! And not one of them are racists! So go clarify what you want. You have no right to force someone to go on their knees.
@SARugbymag
SA Rugby magazine
4 years
Feedback will be provided to sports minister Nathi Mthethwa after he asked SA Rugby to provide clarity in response to certain players opting not to take a knee prior to the latest English Premiership matches.
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7 years
After another 12 weeks on the side I am back! Super stoked and canโ€™t wait to put on the @Harlequins Jersey on Sunday afternoon!! It is long overdue!
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Renaldo Bothma
4 years
What a player!! @Alex_dombrandt ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป
@premrugby
Premiership Rugby
4 years
Second nominee for @LandRoverRugby ย Discovery of the Season: @Harlequins ' @Alex_dombrandt ย ๐Ÿƒ Best player to establish themselves in #PremRugby this year? More #PremRugbyAwards info โžก๏ธ
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7 years
Did some single leg box jumps today! Really enjoyed the last 10weeks of rehab cant wait to het back on the park! #gettingthere #hardwork
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3 years
Never thought I would get back into these again! But alot can happen in 24hours! Never give up on what is important to you! #comeback #rugby #supercup #rugby
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6 years
No better feeling than to put a smile on this young boys face! I hope you enjoy the beanie!
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ewan_laws
6 years
Just got home from school to open a package from @botthms - a new beanie. Yipeeeee. Dad and I have matching ones ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
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Renaldo Bothma
5 years
Another season done. Not where I wanted to be this season. Struggled to get to my best and back into form. But now its time to prepare for the Rugby World Cup. Really excited about the journey ahead.
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Renaldo Bothma
6 years
Slowly but surely getting there. Cant wait to return to full training. It has been a long road to recovery. #quins #gettingthere
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Renaldo Bothma
7 years
So proud of this guy! @l10nelcronje thrown away 2 years ago! Back in top today! Never stop working on your dreams!!
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3 years
And so the two ex colleagues are reunited at @TelAvivHeat super excited to be getting out there with gabz on Saturday Afternoon!! โ€œThe comback is always stronger than the set backโ€ Itโ€™s time gabz lets go.
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3 years
WOW!! Thats all I can say. This has been unbelievable.
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3 months
GOLD!!!! Well done.
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3 years
Its time to get back out thereโ€ฆ Working hard so lets go!
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6 years
Excited for the Challenge Cup Quarterfinals tonight. Good to be back playing again. #quins #challengecup #quarterfinals #rugby #coyq
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9 years
This is how the South African boys do it in Japan!! Especially when we never see snow!! @BudgySmuggler @ruanhenry
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6 years
Definitely the best Christmas wish I have ever had! @KyleSinckler great try in Afrikaans! @TimSwiel #kwentsnaaks #funny #ChristmasDay2018
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3 years
@Harlequins that is probably the best deserved win in history of rugby. Congratulations to all the staff and players on making it to the FINAL! #quins
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2 years
LCL โœ… ACL RECONSTRUCTION โœ… Final surgery will be nerve transplant in 3/4 months. And I will hopefully be able to walk alot easier. Thanks for all the kind messages.
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8 years
Off to Argentina for game against Jaguars!! Cant wait to make my long awaited Super Rugby return!! #oraaaaaait
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Renaldo Bothma
7 years
Save to say I now have a Bionic Arm!! Scans look all good! 8weeks down the line! Hopefully, itโ€™s not too long before I get back on the park!
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2 years
Atleast Paul Gustard is not in the run!!
@EnglandRugby
England Rugby
2 years
Following a review of the @autumnnations , Eddie Jones has been dismissed as England menโ€™s head coach. The RFU will conclude coach succession planning in the near future. Read the full RFU statement here ๐Ÿ‘‰
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3 years
Definitely not a shock potential!! He has provided the goods every weekend. Definitely a great fit.
@QuinsFOTS
Friends Of The Stoop #COYQ ๐Ÿƒ
3 years
#Harlequins Marcus Smith has emerged as a shock potential โ€œbolterโ€ for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa, the Guardian understands.
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Renaldo Bothma
7 years
Cant wait to make my return in 2 weeks time! Finally got the clear from the doctor! Its been a long time!! ๐Ÿˆ
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Renaldo Bothma
3 years
Great to be back out there. First win for the @telavivheat franchise. So blessed to be back out there. And good to be out there with @JoshStrauss1 after 11 years. #rugby #comeback #letsgo
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5 years
The way I feel after 2 weeks of pre season! #preseason2019 #Training #quins
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5 years
We need your support! Help us save the rhinos by buying a pair of our @botthms rhino socks. In collaboration with @Windhoekbeer_UK and @savetherhino RT to stand a chance to win a free pair of socks and some Windhoek beer.
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Renaldo Bothma
6 years
Help us sock it to the rhino poachers by buying a pair of special @Windhoekbeer_UK โ€“ 50% of the profits from each sale goes towards our campaign to raise money for @savetherhino
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7 years
Probably one of my worst looking faces caught on camera๐Ÿ™ˆ
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7 years
I will be back by the time for World Cup Qualifying in June for Namibia!
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6 years
Excited to return today! Big one against Saracens. Its going to be a cracker. #quins #rugby #olympicstadium #premiership #coyq
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7 years
Did my 2 week check up and this is how my arm looks now!! Fully bionic to looks of it! Hopefully it wont break again!!
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Renaldo Bothma
2 years
@jimhamilton4 I was forced to retire last year aswell with similar type of clearout. Torn ACL, LCL and nerve damage that left my foot paralyzed. Only having ACL repaired later this month.
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Renaldo Bothma
6 years
RT. Help raise funds for @savetherhino by purchasing a pair of limited edition rhino and @Windhoekbeer_UK socks from @botthms . 50% of Profits on each pair will get donated to the Foundation ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ HELP US SOCK IT TO THE POACHERS
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6 years
๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ you tell him @JoeMarler
@rugbyontnt
Rugby on TNT Sports
6 years
Vintage @JoeMarler ๐Ÿ˜‚ Nic White takes his time over a box-kick clearance... "YOU'RE BORING ME HURRY UP!" Never shy to speak his mind!
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3 years
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am stoked to share our new botthms logo! Big things happening at @botthms this year. Follow us @botthms to get all the latest news. May you all have a blessed year. #botthms #newlogo #fitness #2022
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Renaldo Bothma
8 years
So glad for @jacok6 on his selection!Must be one of the longest waits some has had!! Proud champ!! Enjoy hom!! @BreytonPaulse
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Renaldo Bothma
6 years
PLEASE RT and Help Us sock it to the rhino poachers by grabbing a limited edition pair of our @Windhoekbeer_UK & rhino socks. 50% of the profits from each sale goes towards our campaign in aid of @savetherhino SHOP NOW ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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6 years
Well done to Namibian boys. 118-0 win over Tunisia. Another step closer to World Cup 2019
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3 years
@MarcuSmith10 what a way to finish. What a player he is. Congratulations @Harlequins on a great win in the end.
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6 years
Will be fit for the 1st game
@StephenJones50
Stephen Jones
6 years
@renaldobothma When do you think you will be playing again
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9 years
Another great win over Russia today!! 45-5 we are definitely growing as a team!! Great feeling! #namibia #worldcup2015 http://t.co/AGKXmImWjQ
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9 years
So this day has finally arrived!!Playing the All Blacks tonight!! Truly honored to be wearing this jersey tonight!! http://t.co/wFBruRGcYY
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8 years
Namibian Team to face Romania this evening!Will be our first Test after the World Cup!!Very excited about this one
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7 years
It has been two weeks since I broke my arm again! And this has beenโ€ฆ
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9 years
Had some Namibian support here in Japan this past weekend!! #gottalovejapan #namibia
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5 years
Please RT. Help us protect rhinos by buying a pair of our special rhino socks created by @botthms . SHOP NOW . 50% of the profits from each sale goes to @savetherhino . Make a difference!!
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9 years
Another big one against Tonga this afternoon!Hopefuly we can pull of our first win on a World Cup and make Namibia proud! BELIEVE!
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4 years
@MarcuSmith10 unbelievable talent. Probably the most talented kid I have played with. Looking forward to seeing you grow in your career buddy.
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Renaldo Bothma
5 years
There is still time to help us #SockItToThePoachers by grabbing a limited edition pair of our Windhoek Lager & rhino socks created. 50% of the profits from each sale goes towards our campaign in aid of @savetherhino
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5 years
We will be down in the KINGS BAR tonight at the @Harlequins game with our limited edition @Windhoekbeer_UK and Rhino socks. Come say hello and help support the @savetherhino . #quinsvstigers #quins #rhinos #savetherhino
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8 years
Well done boys proud of everyone!!2 out of 3 wins on the Nations Cup!its time for a nice cold one with the boys!!
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Renaldo Bothma
6 years
Super excited to announce my new company botthms has just launched in South Africa! Make sure you head over to to check our range! And follow us on Twitter @botthms
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9 years
Had such a great night with these boys!Legends!Saffas going big!! @EbenEtzebeth @JesseKriel15 @wimpievdwalt
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8 years
Never nice to say goodbye to your best friends!! But Cheers Pottas geniet jou 6maande in Japan! @JacquePotgieter
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8 years
So after 60 matches for the Pumas i am playing my last game today!! It was a wonderful journey and made alot of memories! Thanks everyone
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7 years
First game back last night after 10 weeks, and broke my arm again! Gutted, but I will be back stronger!!
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9 years
Looking foward to my new journey at the @BlueBullsRugby hope i can make a huge contribution when im finally ready to play! #newchallenge
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6 years
Beanie looking good! Hope you enjoyed the game today!
@LawsEwan
ewan_laws
6 years
Come on Quins . What a game . 21-7 . Boom ๐Ÿ’ฅ #COYQ #HARvWOR
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6 years
@JoeMarler @adamjones3 When will I ever hear him speak English??
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6 years
Great performance by the @BlueBullsRugby boys today. Great to see them on the winning path! Well done @JesseKriel15 @JasonJenko @speckmagic11 @SchalkBrits @duane_vermeulen
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9 years
A very emotional loss against Georgia yesterday,I thought we had it in us to pull of the win!But it was not our time!!Thanks for the Support
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8 years
Always good to have a leader like this in your side!Cant wait for the 2017 Super Rugby season with the Bulls
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8 years
All the Captians of @WorldRugby Nations Cup in Romania! It it trully an honour to lead the Namibian side into battle
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Renaldo Bothma
4 months
Hey Ben, as a former financial analyst, you must really enjoy counting all those Irish wins. Maybe they can hire you to manage their victory accounts! ๐Ÿ˜‰
@bensmithrugby
Ben Smith
4 months
Ireland have won 3 of the last 4 against South Africa since 2022, including at the Rugby World Cup and now on South African soil while missing five starters against the first choice Bok team. There really is no debate. They own you.
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9 years
Thanks to the nz boys @jeromekaino @DanCarter @SamCane7 @SonnyBWilliams @juliansavea7 for a good time after the game!good sportsmanship!
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Renaldo Bothma
8 years
Cant wait for the big clash here in Argentina tonight!Especially playing with the boys @JesseKriel15 @paige_rudy @Marvin_Orie @SPMarais
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