Jason-Collin Fraser (born 15 April 1991 in Amanzimtoti, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with Nevers in the French Pro D2.[1] His regular position is flanker or number eight.
| Full name | Jason-Collin Fraser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 15 April 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Amanzimtoti, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Sutherland High School, Centurion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Eta College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editVarsity Rugby
editFraser was a member of the Wits since it joined the newly formed second tier of the Varsity Rugby competition, the Varsity Shield, in 2011. In the inaugural season of the competition, Fraser helped Wits top the log after the group stage of the competition and also played in the final, where they lost 18–25 to CUT Ixias.[2]
In the 2012 Varsity Shield competition, Fraser made eight starts and scored a try against UFH Blues[3] as the side finished in second place, but reversed the result of the previous season, beating CUT Ixias 19–17 to win the Varsity Shield competition and win promotion to the 2013 Varsity Cup. Fraser also linked up with the Golden Lions U21 side, making one appearance for them in their 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship match against Western Province U21.[4]
Despite a tough season in the 2013 Varsity Cup competition that saw Wits lose all seven of their matches, he made six appearances and scored two tries in their final match against UCT Ikey Tigers to help secure Wits a four-try bonus point, the only points they picked up during the campaign.[5] Their fortunes only marginally improved in the 2014 Varsity Cup, again finishing bottom and picking up just two losing bonus points. Fraser once again scored two tries – the second of those coming in a 15–18 defeat to Maties, Wits' narrowest defeat of the competition.[6]
Boland Cavaliers
editFraser's performances didn't go unnoticed, however, and he signed for Wellington-based side Boland Cavaliers before their 2014 Currie Cup qualification campaign. He made his first class debut for Boland in their match against Griffons in Welkom in a 25–27 loss.[7] He made a further appearance from the bench against the SWD Eagles[8] before making his first start against the Falcons.[9] Boland eventually finished fifth in the qualification competition and therefore consigned to a season in the Currie Cup First Division, with Fraser making a further five appearances in that competition as Boland finished fifth to miss out on a semi-final spot.
Pumas
editIn 2015, he joined Nelspruit-based outfit Pumas prior to the 2015 Vodacom Cup.[10] He was a member of the Pumas side that won the Vodacom Cup for the first time in 2015, beating Western Province 24–7 in the final.[11] Fraser made eight appearances during the season, scoring two tries.
Griquas
editHe signed a contract to join Kimberley-based side Griquas prior to the 2016 season.[12]
References
edit- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Jason Fraser". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Wits 18–25 CUT". South African Rugby Union. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Wits 58–16 UFH". South African Rugby Union. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – MTN Golden Lions 19–25 DHL Western Province". South African Rugby Union. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – FNB UCT 50–40 FNB Wits". South African Rugby Union. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – FNB MATIES 18–15 FNB WITS". South African Rugby Union. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Down Touch Griffons 27–25 Boland". South African Rugby Union. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Boland 17–21 SWD Eagles". South African Rugby Union. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Valke 20–35 Boland Cavaliers". South African Rugby Union. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "Steval Pumas bring in more new blood". MyLowveld. 5 January 2015. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review". South African Rugby Union. 31 May 2015. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ "Stefan Watermeyer verruil Pumas vir Kings, Leeus gaps JW Bell". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 7 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.