BJ Botha hints at return to South Africa

Ulster could have to face up to losing Springbok tight-head BJ Botha to the lure of the 2011 World Cup at the end of this season.

"I have a contract with Ulster until the end of the season and then I will make my decision about the future," he said.

"We will then see what happens. But at the end of the day you do want to play for South Africa so you will do whatever you can to put yourself in that position so you can be selected.

"With the World Cup coming up, that's the goal you definitely want to aim for. But before that, you have to be involved as they build a team through to the World Cup."