PJ Botha is preparing to play his 100th match for the Lions this weekend, naming Malcolm Marx as the benchmark he strives to meet in the hooker role.
Lions hooker PJ Botha is set to make his 100th appearance for the franchise this weekend, with Malcolm Marx the standard he has set himself in the position.
Botha, who has operated largely in Marx's shadow during his Lions career, cites the World Player of the Year as his primary inspiration as he approaches the milestone.
PJ Botha is set to earn his 100th Lions cap against Connacht at Ellis Park, with assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys making the case that his unflashy consistency has been central to everything the franchise has built.
Lions hooker PJ Botha reaches his 100th appearance this Saturday, with World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx serving as the standard he is aiming to match. The milestone marks a significant moment in Botha's career at Ellis Park.
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