Renaldo Bothma

Founder of botthms and current Harelquins Rugby Player, Previous Captian of Namibia Rugby Team

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

Seeing lots of comments on the red card, so here’s my perspective: a croc roll ended my career, paralyzed my foot, led to 4 surgeries, and brought lifelong mental challenges. Croc rolls aren’t just dangerous—they’re life-changing. Player safety has to come first.

[Rugby365 @rugby365com]

#NEWS: The departure of the most recognisable face of the Mzansi Rugby League could spell the end of the proposed new competition. 👇#SouthAfrica https://t.co/lH8xuiOZfh

[Rugby365 @rugby365com]

Mzansi Rugby League 'not a rebel league' - Renaldo Bothma

https://t.co/Krexb5dcv0

[SA Rugby magazine @SARugbymag]

Renaldo Bothma says the Mzansi Rugby League is "not going to be bullied by SA Rugby". https://t.co/mQVoFTYTQB

[Hurricane @GarysmithGs44]

@renaldobothma SA Rugby needs to understand that club rugby in this country is a mess, there are hundreds if not thousands of rugby players who are lost to the system due to limited opportunities and the need to find jobs. Wake upSA Rugby, you cannot stop anyone from working in this country.

[RugbyVibez @rugbyvibez]

Ex pro rugby player Renaldo Bothma just announced a new pro full-time domestic rugby league in South Africa starting in 2027 featuring 16 teams. Info and Trial requirements are on the official website https://t.co/HxhLQEZMXN … Thoughts?

[Netwerk24 Sport @Netwerk24Sport]

Bothma het Vrydag aangekondig die Mzansi-rugbyliga sal in Julie 2027 afskop. Die liga sal uit 16 beroepspanne bestaan, wat elkeen ’n groep van 30 spelers sal hê. Die spelers sal tussen R15 000 en R30 000 per maand verdien.

https://t.co/PSRlNOi3RD

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

I have engaged with most CEO’s of the unions. This is not their stance. This is SA Rugby who has taken the position. Were here to help create opportunity. And help grow rugby. Only time will tell.

[T Drake @greenbokke]

@renaldobothma Does this mean that players then ineligible for junior Boks and other representative teams? Have you engaged @DaveWessels and URC clubs to discuss whether this is the best path to take?

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

Yes it is

[RugbyVibez @rugbyvibez]

@renaldobothma Is the league still on ?

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

@roblouw6 @BouwerBosch @SARugbyLegends

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

🚨 HISTORIC DAY FOR SA RUGBY 🚨

The Mzansi Rugby League (MRL) is officially here – South Africa’s newest fully professional domestic rugby league. 🏉🔥

👉 Trials are now OPEN!
Register here: https://t.co/62Z4Yuch7t

[Mzansi Rugby League @mzansirugby]

The Mzansi Rugby League has ARRIVED.

16 city-based teams. 9 provinces. One professional, unaffiliated independent league.

• Earn R15,000 – R30,000 per month
• Premium medical aid fully covered

Link to trial registration form: https://t.co/2jkKxi3oQB

#mzansirugbyleague #mrl

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

Coming up with solutions for SA Rugby youth structures with a fully funded tournament and also giving 480+ kids a chance. Not sure how thats not good for rugby. #changeiscoming

[SA Rugby magazine @SARugbymag]

SA Rugby will not endorse a new South African professional rugby league that will pay players up to R30,000 a month. https://t.co/tpDrQwcIDG

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

@jaredwright17

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

@CaptSpringbok

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

@Oom_Rugby

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

@4KobusWiese @BreytonPaulse @haribaldijones

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

Here’s my take on how we as the media have a huge responsibility in the growth of SA Rugby.

https://t.co/2CAEzEYK6m

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

Probably 3 months

[T Drake @greenbokke]

@renaldobothma Hi Renaldo - any insight on length of Hanekom injury?? Rassie said out for season which must mean nearly off the bone for a hamstring??

[Renaldo Bothma @renaldobothma]

https://t.co/4sAplFX3KB

[MW Welman @mwwelman]

Simon Riekert en Renaldo Bothma gesels halftyd en na die wedstryd op ons Youtube kanaal! Kom luister saam na RadioRugby se lekker Afrikaanse kommentaar!
@https://youtube.com/live/mAD7QUJBWH4?feature=share

@renaldobothma @LekkerRugbyPod