Luan Botha News
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Luan Botha Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Luan Botha has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing DHL Stormers XXIII, with 0 wins and 1 loss.
Luan Botha is representing DHL Stormers XXIII in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 6th in the table with 4 matches played.
Luan Botha has played 23 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 0m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 4 tackles at a rate of 4 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Luan Botha has completed 0 passes at an accuracy of 0%, contributing 0 try assists and making 0 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Flanker's in the Currie Cup.
