Big hitting Mouritz Botha retires from rugby on medical advice

Former England and Newcastle Falcons second rower Mouritz Botha has been forced to call time onhis rugby career at the age of 35. Botha made the decision following medical advice after failing to recover from a concussion suffered during the 2016-2017 season. The giant lock started his career in his native South Africa before heading to the UK and getting spotted at Bedford, later being signed by Saracens in 2009. He went on to win a Premiership title with them in 2011, and was capped 10 times by his adopted country, England. A stint back in South Africa with the Sharks followed in 2015, bef…