Harlequins sign Namibian captain Renaldo Bothma

Harlequins have just confirmed that Namibian captain Renaldo Bothma has signed for the Club and will join from Super Rugby side, the Bulls for the 2017/18 season.

Confirming the news Harlequins Director of Rugby, John Kingston, said: “Renaldo is one of the most destructive ball carriers in world rugby and so I am absolutely delighted to have secured his services on a long-term contract.

“...He chose Harlequins over other options around the world and his signing is a major statement of where we want to take this great club over the coming years."

The powerful ball carrying number 8 made his Super Rugby debut for The Sharks and after spending the 2015 off season with Japanese side Toyota Verblitz, he joined the Bulls in 2016.

He was appointed as captain of Namibia in June 2016 and has 13 international caps to his name, scoring 40 points.