Arno Botha heads home to South Africa after three-year European adventure

Arno Botha is back at the Super Rugby Bulls after bringing an end to a European adventure that started at London Irish and finished up at Munster. The 28-year-old, who won two Springboks caps in 2013, becomes Jake White’s latest signing in an attempt to rejuvenate the Pretoria-based club.  

“As one door closes another one opens. With this in mind I just want to thank the Bulls for the opportunity to be part of the #BullsFamily again, especially in this time,” said Botha after it was revealed he would be leaving Munster following two seasons with the Irish province. 

“The Bulls have always and will always be a special part of my life and I’m looking forward to being back at Loftus. Is awesome to be heading home.”

On Instagram, Botha addressed the Munster club he will now leave behind. “It's impossible to say how much the last 2 years have meant to me in a few photos. Playing in front of such incredible support was an honour & I'm very proud to have worn the Munster jersey. Thanks for everything.” 

Bulls boss White added: “Arno is a proud son of Loftus and there is no doubt that the fans will be ecstatic to see him back. He started his rugby journey here and played all of his junior rugby in blue. 

“I will work every day as if it is the day I can perform to my optimal form. I always say if I stop hoping to play for South Africa then I might stop playing rugby. Then there is no motivation to do it,” he explained. “I love rugby and love playing at the top level. To play for your country is the best way to prove that. I definitely have hope for that."