South Africa: Bakkies Shuts Door On RWC Rumours

Bakkies Botha says that he is not waiting for a phone call from Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer as preparations for the Rugby World Cup in September continue.

Botha, who has just ended a four-year stint in France with Toulon, says that he was aware of the speculation linking him with a surprise call-up to the Bok World Cup squad but firmly denied his participation in the tournament.

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