Logan Basson
| Full name | Logan Andrew Basson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 9 March 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | King William's Town, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (12 st 8 lb; 176 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Dale College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Bjorn Basson (brother), Cody Basson (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Logan Andrew Basson (born 9 March 1989) is a South African professional rugby union player who last played for [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] in the Rugby Challenge.[1] He is a utility back that can play as a full-back, winger or fly-half.
Career[edit]
Youth[edit]
As a student at Dale College, he played for the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] at underage level, representing them at the 2005 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week, as well as the 2007 Under-18 Craven Week.
Basson joined the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] Academy in 2008 and played for their U-19 team in the 2008 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition.
Griquas[edit]
Basson's first class debut came for [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] in the 2010 Vodacom Cup. He started three matches for them in the fly-half position towards the end of that competition, scoring eleven points in his debut match against the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]],[2] eight points a week later against the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]][3] and also played in their narrow 28–24 Quarter Final defeat against former team the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]].[4]
After a loan spell at the Border Bulldogs (see below), he made seven more appearances for the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] during the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, scoring two tries.
Border Bulldogs (loan)[edit]
Basson joined the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] on loan[5] for the 2010 Currie Cup First Division season,[6] making ten appearances (including one in a pre-season compulsory friendly match against the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]]) and scoring 87 points, ending fourth in the scoring charts.[7]
SWD Eagles[edit]
Basson joined George-based side the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] on loan for the 2011 Currie Cup First Division season,[8] making two appearances.
Border Bulldogs[edit]
Basson joined the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] once again in 2012,[9] scoring 23 points in six matches during the 2012 Vodacom Cup and making three starts for them during the 2012 Currie Cup First Division.
NMMU Madibaz[edit]
In 2013, Basson made seven appearances for Varsity Cup side [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]], helping them to their first semi-final appearance in the competition. However, he missed a crucial penalty in injury time and they lost the match 16–15.[10]
Griquas[edit]
Basson linked up with former team [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] again during the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division season, being included on the bench for their final match of the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division season against the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]].[11]
Free State Cheetahs[edit]
In 2014, Basson was included in the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] side that participated in the 2014 Vodacom Cup.[12]
Border Bulldogs (2015)[edit]
Basson had yet another spell at the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] in 2015, being included in their squad for the 2015 Vodacom Cup.[13]
Personal[edit]
Basson is the younger brother of Springbok rugby player Bjorn Basson.[14]
References[edit]
- ↑ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Logan Basson". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
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- ↑ "Bulldogs showcase geen nuwe talent vir wedstryd teen bure". Media24. Die Son. 5 July 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "SA Rugby Squad – Border : 2010 ABSA Currie Cup First Div". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ Template:SA Rugby Top Scorers
- ↑ "SWD leen twee vir stryd teen Grens". Media24. Die Son. 8 September 2011. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Grens kies 'n ervare span". Media24. Die Son. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Maties hold off brave NMMU". Media24. Sport24. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ "Griquas team to take on the Lions is named". Rugby15. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ "SA Rugby Squad – Toyota Free State XV : 2014 Vodacom Cup". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ "SA Rugby Squad – Border Bulldogs : 2015 Vodacom Cup". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ "Border top dogs in try-fest". Supersport. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
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