Daniel Botha

Daniel Botha (Afrikaans pronunciation: [dˈanjə͡lˈbuəta]; born 16 December 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is prop.^[3]

Daniel Botha

Date of birth	(2001-12-16) 16 December 2001 (age 23)
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight	120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)[1]
School	The Scots College
University	University of Sydney
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Current team Waratahs Youth career Mosman Junior Rugby Club[2] Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2020–2023 Sydney University () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023– Waratahs 21 (0) Correct as of 31 May 2025

Early career

Botha attended The Scots College.^[4] He was a member of the Waratahs academy since leaving school and played his club rugby for Sydney University, where he earned Junior Wallabies selection.^[5]

Professional career

Botha was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 2 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.^[6] He made his debut in this match against the Drua, before making a further 8 appearances in the season. He was announced as signing full-time for the Waratahs in October 2023.^[7] He was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.^[8]