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Danio Botha Stats
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Danio Botha Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Danilo Botha featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Sharks XV. Results included 1 win and 3 losses.
Danilo Botha represented Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 5th in the regular season table.
Danilo Botha played 183 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 44m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 16 tackles at a rate of 4 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Danilo Botha completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 13 touches.
