Thursday 06th March 2008 - www.planetrugby.com
In the lastest episode in the saga involving Toulon Rugby Club, Bakkies Botha and the Bulls, Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal told a press conference on Tuesday that he would take legal actions against the player, and his franchise, if the Springbok does not report for duty on April 1.
A press release, published on the French side's website states their intentions.
"The player has signed a contract and must be in Toulon on 1 April 2008. If he is not present the RCT will instigate legal procedures against the player and the Bulls, " reads the statement.
This statement is in stark contrast to the last press release eminating from Toulon which stated "[Botha] is not one of our players and never has been. The reports that he has moved to Toulon are completely false."
At the time, the Bulls Company and SA Rugby had threatened to lodge complaints to the International Rugby Board as Botha is still under contract to the Bulls for five years and to SA Rugby for three.
If Botha signed has indeed signed a deal with Toulon, he risks a lengthy ban from the game and/or a fine.
Botha is set to make his come back from injury for the Bulls on Friday.
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