Springbok no. 661 · Tourist
Wium Basson
Willem Wium Basson
0Tests
0Tries
1Tours
0Points
Biography
Wium Basson was a lock who toured Europe with the 1997 Springboks and played midweek matches but no Tests. Born in Paarl on 23 October 1975 and educated at Paarl Boys’ High, he played for the Bulls before a neck injury ended his career. He died of cancer on 21 April 2001, aged 25.
Wium Basson was picked for a Springbok touring team but did not play in a Test.