 Botha is part of South Africa's World Cup squad |
Harlequins have secured the signing of South Africa hooker Gary Botha on a three-year contract. The 25-year-old will join the London club after the World Cup, which begins in September.
Botha has won nine caps for the Springboks since making his international debut in 2005.
"Gary is a very talented player and one everyone at Quins is looking forward to working with," said Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards.
"Aside from having the physicality you expect from a hooker, he's also very mobile, and for such a young man he has already shown tremendous leadership qualities with his performances for the Bulls in last year's Currie Cup.
"I'm very confident Gary will be a huge success in the Guinness Premiership and become a key figure in our squad over the next few years."
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The Blue Bulls forward featured in every South Africa squad in this year's Tri Nations and has made their 30-man squad for the World Cup in France.
"I'm really looking forward to playing my rugby at the legendary Stoop," said Botha.
"Harlequins are an inspirational club with a great set of supporters, and I believe this is a move that will develop me as a player."
Harlequins have signed a new sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways which will see the Twickenham Stoop's East Stand renamed as the Etihad Stand. 
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