Ospreys prop Tom Botha signs two-year contract extension

Ospreys prop Tom Botha has signed a two-year contract extension at the region.

The South African-born tighthead prop joined the Ospreys in 2018 and has played 74 games – scoring one try during his four years in Wales.

Botha has formed a reputation as a formidable and destructive scrummager and been part of a dominant Ospreys scrum.

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Prop @TomBotha3 has extended his contract to stay at the Ospreys🙌 pic.twitter.com/lyw8Oru3VX

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Botha had experience of Super Rugby with the Cheetahs and of French rugby before he came to Wales.

“I have been with the Ospreys for four years and I really like where we are going since Toby arrived here.

“We have really improved as a squad and this is just the start of the programme he has put in place here.

“The Ospreys is now my home from home and the boys have been really good to me and everybody gets along here.

“I know I have improved as a player but you can always do more and improve to be a better player.

“Having a player like Tomas Francis, a senior Wales international, has been great and kept me on my toes and pushed me to get better.

“We exchange ideas and tips all the time about our role with the team.”

Toby Booth, Ospreys Head Coach, said:

“Tom’s reputation as a powerful scrummager adds real edge to our scrum which is critical in giving us a solid platform in a key area of our game. This will help us thrive and drive consistency in our performances.”