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Danio Botha Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Danilo Botha has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Sharks XV, with 0 wins and 2 losses.
Danilo Botha is representing Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 7th in the table with 5 matches played.
Danilo Botha has played 164 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 43m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 14 tackles at a rate of 7 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Danilo Botha has completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 12 touches.
