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Published 16:56 22 Nov 2014 GMT
Updated 16:58 22 Nov 2014 GMT
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After today's game, the 35-year-old lock said: “I want to thank everyone involved in my career for the opportunities I was given, as well as the supporters of the teams I represented for staying loyal to me even when I let them down.
“To those I do not mention in giving thanks, you are the ones I will thank in person."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyI1UQfT6K0Botha added: “I want to give honour to God for protecting me and allowing me the grace of good health, and especially my beautiful wife, Carien, and my three beautiful children, who supported me throughout my career. I know that every day I get out of bed being able to walk, talk and dream about the future is just a gift money can’t buy, no matter what your resources are.
“I’m planning to finish my contract with Toulon and defend our titles this season. And who knows, perhaps there is a province in South Africa who can see me add value to their Currie Cup campaign next year and I can play my final match in my beloved country of birth before finally hanging up my boots at the end of 2015 at all levels of the game.”
Hat-tip to The Irish Times
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