Eric Basson

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Eric Basson
Full nameEric Basson
Date of birth (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 20) [1]
Place of birthSouth Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022 Blue Bulls 1 (0)
Correct as of 23 July 2022

Eric Basson (born 29 April 2002) is a South African rugby union player for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. [2] His regular position is flanker.

Basson was named in the Blue Bulls side for the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division. [3] He made his debut for the Blue Bulls in Round 14 of the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Free State Cheetahs. [4]

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References

  1. "Eric Basson". Bulls. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  2. "Mapoe, Van Rooyen return boosts Bulls Currie Cup chances". SuperSport. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  3. "Blue Bulls squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  4. "Cheetahs maul Bulls to clinch top spot". SA Rugby Magazine. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.