Bjorn Basson scored two tries playing for Griquas against the Blue Bulls on Saturday, to take his season’s Currie Cup tally to 21, a new South African record.
The previous record holders were Carel du Plessis and Colin Lloyd.
Du Plessis, like Basson a left wing, set his record in 1989. Lloyd, also a left wing, equalled the record in 2006.
In 1989 Du Plessis, the ‘Prince of Wings’ – as he was known, was 29 and captaining Western Province. He played 16 Currie Cup matches that year as Western Province drew with Northern Transvaal in the Currie Cup Final.
Lloyd, originally from the Strand, made his Currie Cup debut playing for Griquas before moving to the Leopards. He was 25 in 2006 and equalled the record in 11 Currie Cup matches
Basson is 23 and has set the record in 14 Currie Cup matches.
The most tries in a season of first-class matches (35) were scored by Pieter Hendriks in 1992.
Tweet
Impressive. 😎
Would like to see a detailed breakdown of both Basson & Du Plessis’ tries.
Lloyd doesn’t count he was in the ‘B’ section. 🙄
Respect Bjorn. Nice work China, continue your try scoring feats for the Bulls, but not against the Sharks please.
Major achievement. So where to next for Basson? Is he everything we need to be a bok.
Rugby Sevens: RSA 29 – 0 TONGA
Hope the scoreboard stays up. 😈
@McLovin (Comment 4) :
Is that a fnal score?
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 5) : Yip.
Also beat India 59-0.
@McLovin (Comment 7) :
We should get a thread up for the Sevens guys. Just to show some sort of support. I hope they can go forth and win the Gold!
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 8) : Playing Wales in about 3 hours time.
Hoping and praying the Bulls break him
I like the look of Basson, but thinks his defence lacks a bit.
@McLovin (Comment 9) :
Do you know which site gives updates?
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 12) : No idea. CWG site only gives results.
@LPsoldier ZA (Comment 11) : hey hey! Nice to see you here
Congrats to Basson!
He should be a shoe in for EOY tour?
Good player this and big up for breaking the record. Damn shame though that he is heading to Bull country …
@CoffeeShopBok;-) (Comment 16) :
+1 😕
@wpw (Comment 17) :
Feeling of deja vu …
What I don’t understand while the Lion man with the check book was out chasing JPP why did they not put a offer in for the lad..
Maybe we should BUY Basson 😳 one good player 🙂