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South Africa lock Bakkies Botha looks to be staying at the Blue Blues after being denied a European move by the labour court in Johannesburg. Botha, who is currently on Tri-Nations duty for the Springboks, had signed a new contract with the Bulls back in 2006, only to recently request a move to big-spending Top 14 newcomers Toulon. But when this transfer request was turned down by SA Rugby and the Bulls, the powerful player took his case to the labour court. However, Botha's persistence has been unsuccessful and he is expected to serve his remaining three-year deal at Loftus Versfeld. However, in an ironic twist, national second-row partner Victor Matfield and Francois van Schouwenburg returned to the Bulls over recent weeks from the same French side. "I heard about this telephonically so I cannot comment on the content of... [read full story]
