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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.

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. 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.

Goosen had four seasons at Paris-based club Racing 92, then crossed to Stade Rochelais for a season in 2010–11. 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. 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.

References

  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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