Botha's tackle numbers stand out immediately — averaging nearly nine per match across his Top 14 appearances, with a single-game peak of 19, he carries a heavy defensive workload that marks him as a go-to presence at the breakdown and in the line. He is no passenger with ball in hand either, consistently getting through his carries and contributing meaningful metres, with his best outings showing he can shoulder a significantly greater share of the attacking load when required. Together, the numbers paint a picture of a flanker who earns his minutes through sustained physical contribution on both sides of the ball.
Arno Botha is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Lyon Olympique Universitaire, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Arno features for the Lyon Olympique Universitaire across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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