Logan Basson

Logan Basson
Personal information
Full nameLogan Andrew Basson
Born9 March 1989
King William's Town, South Africa
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight80 kg (12 st 8 lb)
School(s) attendedDale College
UniversityNelson Mandela Metropolitan University
RelativesBjorn Basson (brother),
Cody Basson (brother)
Club information
Playing positionFull-back / Winger / Fly-half
Current clubBorder Bulldogs
Youth career
2005–07Border Bulldogs
2008Natal Sharks
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeam
2013NMMU Madibaz7(0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Pts)†
2010–11Griquas11(29)
2010→ Border Bulldogs10(87)
2011→ SWD Eagles2(0)
2012Border Bulldogs9(23)
2013Griquas1(0)
2014Free State Cheetahs3(5)
2014Griquas0(0)
2014Border Bulldogs0(0)
* Senior club appearances and points correct as of 28 May 2014.
† Appearances (Points).

Logan Andrew Basson (born 9 March 1989 in King William's Town) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Border Bulldogs.[1] His is a utility back that can play as a full-back, winger or fly-half.

Career

Youth

As a student at Dale College, he played for the Border Bulldogs at underage level, representing them at the 2005 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week, as well as the 2007 Under-18 Craven Week.

He joined the Natal Sharks Academy in 2008 and played for their U-19 team in the 2008 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition.

Griquas

His first class debut came for Griquas 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 Leopards,[2] eight points a week later against the Falcons[3] and also played in their narrow 28–24 Quarter Final defeat against former team the Sharks XV.[4]

After a loan spell at the Border Bulldogs (see below), he made seven more appearances for the Griquas during the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, scoring two tries.

Border Bulldogs (loan)

He joined the Border Bulldogs 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 Free State Cheetahs) and scoring 87 points, ending fourth in the scoring charts.[7]

SWD Eagles

He joined George-based side the SWD Eagles on loan for the 2011 Currie Cup First Division season,[8] making two appearances.

Border Bulldogs

He joined the Border Bulldogs 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

In 2013, he made seven appearances for Varsity Cup side NMMU Madibaz, 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

He linked up with former team Griquas 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 Golden Lions.[11]

Free State Cheetahs

In 2014, he was included in the Free State XV side that participated in the 2014 Vodacom Cup.[12]

Border Bulldogs (2015)

He had yet another spell at the Border Bulldogs in 2015, being included in their squad for the 2015 Vodacom Cup.[13]

Personal

He is the younger brother of Springbok rugby player Bjorn Basson.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "SARU Player Profile Logan Basson". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Match breakdown: Griquas vs Platinum Leopards". South African Rugby Union. 9 April 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Match Breakdown: Valke vs Griquas". South African Rugby Union. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Match Breakdown: Sharks XV vs Griquas". South African Rugby Union. 24 April 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "Bulldogs showcase geen nuwe talent vir wedstryd teen bure". Media24. Die Son. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "2010 Border Bulldogs Currie Cup season". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "2010 Currie Cup First Division scorers". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "SWD leen twee vir stryd teen Grens". Media24. Die Son. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Grens kies 'n ervare span". Media24. Die Son. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Maties hold off brave NMMU". Media24. Sport24. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  11. ↑ "Griquas team to take on the Lions is named". Rugby15. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  12. ↑ "2014 Free State XV Vodacom Cup season". Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  13. ↑ "2015 Border Bulldogs Vodacom Cup season". Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  14. ↑ "Border top dogs in try-fest". Supersport. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.