Career
He plays full-back and currently plays for Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership. He made his test debut against Zimbabwe in 2008 and also played against Fiji in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, scoring a try. He played in both legs of the Lions" promotion/relegation matches after the 2013 Super Rugby season, which saw the Lions regain their spot in Super Rugby.
He was then included in the Lions squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season and made his Super Rugby debut in a 21–20 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
lieutenant was announced on 31 July 2014 the Botha had signed for Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs.