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Ospreys Re-Sign Veteran Tighthead Tom Botha

The 35-year-old extends to lead the scrum.

Overview

  • Ospreys announced Wednesday that tighthead prop Tom Botha signed a new contract to stay with the region.
  • The club did not disclose the length of the new deal.
  • Botha has made 161 Ospreys appearances since arriving from the Cheetahs in 2018.
  • Head coach Mark Jones called him an incredible servant and said his durability and form drove the team’s recent set-piece success.
  • Botha said he will pass on hard-won knowledge to young front-rowers, and the team framed the re-signing as vital experience at a specialist position that steers the scrum.