David Bason (rugby union)

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David Bason
Full nameDavid Mark Bason
Date of birth (1986-08-28) 28 August 1986 (age 38)
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2006–09 Waikato 30 (5)
2011–12 Counties Manukau 19 (10)
2013 Thames Valley 9 (10)
2014–15 North Harbour 14 (0)
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–09 Chiefs 6 (0)

David Mark Bason (born 28 August 1986) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player. [1]

Bason is the son of former Waikato player Stu Bason and was educated at Hamilton Boys' High School. He earned New Zealand Schools representative honours in his first season as a halfback, having previously featured on the wing. [2]

A NZ Colt in 2007, Bason made six appearances with the Chiefs over two seasons and featured in the 2009 Super 14 final loss to the Bulls. He competed for Waikato, Counties Manukau, Thames Valley and North Harbour in provincial rugby. [3] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "David Mark Bason". www.rugbyhistory.co.nz.
  2. ↑ "Bason ready to take his opportunity". Stuff.co.nz . 31 January 2009.
  3. ↑ "Rugby: Bason to start for Chiefs". NZ Herald . 27 February 2008.
  4. ↑ "Ex-Chief Bason misses contract with Counties". www.stuff.co.nz. 9 August 2013.
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