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Garouw Basson Stats
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Garouw Basson Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Garouw Basson has featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Auckland, with 1 win and 4 losses.
Garouw Basson has played 259 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 91m with ball in hand, beating 8 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 32 tackles at a rate of 6.4 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Garouw Basson has completed 15 passes at an accuracy of 83%, contributing 0 try assists and making 42 touches.
