Bjorn Basson

Dancing QueenCheetahs 29 Western Force 14The Cheetah’s Bjorn Basson scored a brace of tries as the Force bumbled their way to a defeat in Bloemfontein last night.They looked every bit a bottom of the table team with their lack of ball security a major issue as they succumbed to Cheetah’s pressure.Every one of the Cheetah’s four tries was caused by either a Force mistake or poor execution with a subsequent turnover. Unfortunately one of the main offenders was Force debutant Justin Turner.His...Read Full Story

Brown boomerThe Bulls have had a disappointing Antipodean tour and will be pleased to voetsek back to South Africa after an upset 21–26 loss to the Western Force.They’ve never won their last tour match in Super Rugby and the record remains intact, much to the delight of Force fans. There could be a babbelas or two in Perthfontein this morning….You knew something special might be on the cards when the Force began the match with some ferocity. They dominated all facets of play in the first 10...Read Full Story

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Related Posts:No more positive tests for BoksChili and Basson suspendedBasson out, opens door for Mvovo?Bulls building to next yearSteenkamp takes the top gong The South African Rugby Union (SARU) will appoint an Anti-Doping Tribunal to investigate an allegation of an anti-doping offence committed by Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson. The players returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited stimulant, methylhexaneamine, following the match between South Africa and Ireland in...Read Full Story