Logan Andrew Basson (born 9 March 1989) is a South African professional rugby union player who last played for in the Rugby Challenge. He 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 at underage level, representing them at the 2005 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week, as well as the 2007 Under-18 Craven Week.

Logan Basson

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

Logan Basson

Griquas

Basson's first class debut came for 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 , eight points a week later against the and also played in their narrow 28–24 Quarter Final defeat against former team the .

Logan Basson

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

Border Bulldogs (loan)

Basson joined the on loan for the 2010 Currie Cup First Division season, making ten appearances (including one in a pre-season compulsory friendly match against the ) and scoring 87 points, ending fourth in the scoring charts.

SWD Eagles

Basson joined George-based side the on loan for the 2011 Currie Cup First Division season, making two appearances.

Border Bulldogs

Basson joined the once again in 2012, 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, Basson made seven appearances for Varsity Cup side , 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.

Griquas

Basson linked up with former team 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 .

Free State Cheetahs

In 2014, Basson was included in the side that participated in the 2014 Vodacom Cup.

Border Bulldogs (2015)

Basson had yet another spell at the in 2015, being included in their squad for the 2015 Vodacom Cup.

Personal

Basson is the younger brother of Springbok rugby player Bjorn Basson.

References

South African rugby union players

Living people

1989 births

Sportspeople from Qonce

Border Bulldogs players

Griquas (rugby union) players

SWD Eagles players

Rugby union fly-halves

Rugby union players from the Eastern Cape