Rugby
Bakkies ready for Bok match─── 08:57 Wed, 08 Jul 2015
Former Springbok lock, Bakkie Botha, who will be running out for the World XV on Saturday against the men in green-and-gold is relishing the opportunity to face his countryman.
Botha in all likelihood will be partnering up alongside another world great when the packs down in the second row with former All Black, Ali Williams.
Williams is of the view that Botha’s long-time partner at the Bulls and Boks, Victor Matfield is still good enough to play international rugby.
Botha is his turn says he has nothing to prove against the Springboks.
No major surprises are expected his the Bok team which will be name today, however Bulls fullback, Jesse Kriel can find himself playing centre, with Springbok captain, Jean de Villiers on the bench.
Speaking in Cape Town, Botha said he fancies the Springboks chances in the World Cup later this year, but added that he is has no Bok comeback in mind.
"I'm actually done. I retired when I left Toulon four or five weeks ago. I had an option to maybe go for one more year.
"As a human being you must say to yourself, what is enough? Because if enough is not enough, then what is enough? How long is the rope?
"It will be awesome just to sit at home next season and watch the games on TV and just enjoy the characters of all the guys and I've hopefully earned (their) respect too.
The World XV will announce their match-23 tomorrow, while the match at Newlands kicks off at 17:00 on Saturday.
Morgan Piek / OFM News
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