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Greg Goosen

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Greg Goosen
Full nameGregory John Goosen
Date of birth (1983-09-09) 9 September 1983 (age 41)
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight194 lb (88 kg)
SchoolKearsney College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Centre / Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–10 Racing 92 ()
2010–11 Stade Rochelais ()
2011–12 Newcastle Falcons ()
2012–13 SU Agen ()

Gregory John Goosen (born 9 September 1983) is a South African former professional rugby union player.[1]

Born in Durban, Goosen was a versatile utility back, used mostly as a fullback, but also capable of playing as a centre or fly-half.[2] He toured the United Kingdom with the Natal Sharks under-19s, but found himself behind the likes of Percy Montgomery and Brent Russell for senior selection, so made the decision to continue his career in France.[3]

Goosen had four seasons at Paris-based club Racing 92, then crossed to Stade Rochelais for a season in 2010–11.[4] He was signed in 2011 by Premiership Rugby side Newcastle Falcons to play fullback and impressed with a hattrick in their LV Cup win over Cardiff.[5] In 2012, Goosen was loaned out to French club SU Agen, a stint which ended early when he was knocked out and concussed against Castres. He subsequently retired and returned to South Africa.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "SUA : Greg Goosen , l'heure du joker". SudOuest (in French). 22 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Newcastle sign Stade Rochelais full-back Greg Goosen". BBC Sport. 17 June 2011.
  3. ^ Smith, Mark (1 August 2011). "Greg Goosen hooks up with pal Joe Graham". Chronicle Live.
  4. ^ "Greg Goosen a signé au Stade Rochelais". SudOuest (in French). 17 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Tait - Goosen a class act". Sky Sports. 15 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Provale demande des sanctions après le KO de Goosen". Rugbyrama (in French). 9 November 2012.
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