About Botha Rossouw
Botha Rossouw, 53, South African rugby union player (Western Transvaal, South Western Districts).
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Paul Botha Rossouw was a talented South African rugby union player who dedicated his early years to the sport.
Botha Rossouw
1969 – 2023
60 Seconds: Botha Rossouw's Life Story
A look at the professional rugby career of South African player Botha Rossouw, who passed away in 2023.
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Paul Botha Rossouw was a talented South African rugby union player who dedicated his early years to the sport. His journey began at the 1987 Craven Week tournament where he represented Far North. In 1990, he made his professional debut for Western Transvaal before moving to Northern Transvaal in 1994. A major milestone arrived in 1992 when he toured France and England with the Springboks. During that tour, he participated in two matches for the national team. Unfortunately, an injury cut his international experience short, forcing him to return home early. Rossouw left behind a legacy as Springbok number 578. He passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 53.
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Paul Botha Rossouw (3 November 1969 – 29 August 2023) was a South African rugby union player.
Playing career
Rossouw represented Far North at the annual Craven Week tournament in 1987. He made his debut for Western Transvaal in 1990 and in 1994 he relocated to Northern Transvaal. Rossouw toured with the Springboks to France and England in 1992 but sustained an injury and had to return to South Africa and was replaced by FC Smit. Rossouw did not play in any test matches on tour, but played in two tour matches for the Springboks.
Death
Botha Rossouw died on 29 August 2023, at the age of 53.
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