Bulls loose forward Arno Botha makes Lyon switch

Bulls loose forward Arno Botha is set to make his debut in the Top 14 in the next season after he was signed by French club Lyon.

The 30-year-old started his professional rugby career with provincial side Blue Bulls in 2011 with his Super Rugby debut for Bulls coming a year later.

He had a brief stint with London Irish and Munster and returned back to Bulls in 2020 and was part of their side that lost the United Rugby Championship finals to Stormers last weekend. He also was part of the side that won the Super Rugby Unlocked in 2020 and also the Currie Cup in 2020 and 2021.

His agency, In Touch Sports, confirmed the move to France.

Botha played two Tests for the Springboks that came in 2013 but a recurring a knee injury curtailed his international career.

#NEWSIGNING: Congrats to Arno Botha (@AriGold_Botha) on his official signing with @LeLOURugby.
We wish you all the best going forward on your new journey with the French-based team.
Good luck!
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— In Touch Sports (@InTouchSports) June 22, 2022