Across 91 matches and over 4,000 minutes, Botha's output is defined overwhelmingly by his defensive work, averaging more than four tackles per game and amassing 388 in total — a volume that underlines how central he is to his team's defensive structure. His carrying numbers are modest by design, with just over one carry per match, reflecting the disciplined, set-piece-anchored role expected of a tighthead prop. When called upon to do more, he has shown the capacity, with single-game peaks of 12 tackles and five carries pointing to genuine impact on his best days.
Tom Botha is a professional rugby union tighthead prop registered with the Ospreys, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a tighthead prop, Tom features for the Ospreys across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Tom Botha's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ospreys news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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