Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by Springbok legend and one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history, Naas Botha, for #RugbyHive Episode 37.

Botha won 28 Test caps for the Springboks between 1980 and 1992, scoring 312 points — a South African record that stood for over a decade. His tally was passed by Percy Montgomery in his 50th match, while Botha had only played in 28. Botha’s weapon of choice was the drop goal: 18 in Test rugby, and a record 273 in domestic rugby. He scored a record 2,511 points for Northern Transvaal (now Blue Bulls) during his career between 1977 and 1995. He captained his province on a record 128 occasions and secured nine Currie Cup titles.

In this episode, we go right back to the beginning — Naas's upbringing in Brits and where his obsession with the boot truly started. We explore the extraordinary story of his Dallas Cowboys trial, and the fascinating chapter of his life where he went on to win the 1984 USA Rugby National Club Championship with the Dallas Harlequins. We also dive into his time playing for Rugby Rovigo Delta in Italy and Northern Transvaal in South Africa at the same time!

We hear about his 30-year broadcasting career at SuperSport, and the potential next chapter in his broadcasting career, taking rugby to a new audience in America, having recently moved to Kansas. We also delve into some of his favorite Springbok team mates, plus the best scrum-halves and fly-halves he has seen.

We hope you enjoy this episode which provides a rare and deeply personal look at one of South African rugby's most iconic figures — a man who broke records, crossed codes, and shaped a sport across five remarkable decades.

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