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Garouw Basson Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Garouw Basson has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Auckland, with 0 wins and 2 losses.
Garouw Basson has played 59 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 34m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 10 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Garouw Basson has completed 2 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 12 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 91% was among the highest of any Centre's in the Hilux NPC.
