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Gerard Fraser
Photo: Stefano Delfrate / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Aviron Bayonnais Head Coach

Gerard Fraser

Role
Head Coach
Team
Aviron Bayonnais
Nationality
New Zealander
Age
47
In charge since
Feb 2026
Matches
15
Record W-D-L
7-0-8
Win rate
46.7%

Record in our match database since Feb 2026

as of
  • 15 Matches
  • 7 Won
  • 0 Drawn
  • 8 Lost
  • 46.7% Win rate

Gerard Fraser has overseen 15 completed Aviron Bayonnais matches in our database since February 2026 — 7 won, 0 drawn, 8 lost. That is a 46.7% win rate, with 485 points scored and 526 conceded.

Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.

Record by competition

— means no data from the provider
Gerard Fraser, record by competition in our match database
CompetitionPWDLWin %PFPA
All matches · Aviron Bayonnais All competitions1570846.7%485526
Top 14 Feb 2026 – Oct 20261570846.7%485526

Last five matches

  1. Lost v Toulouse 34–45 Top 14 ·
  2. Won v Stade Français 35–32 Top 14 ·
  3. Won v Racing 92 20–17 Top 14 ·
  4. Won v Clermont 46–24 Top 14 ·
  5. Lost v Pau 28–70 Top 14 ·

Every match in our database

15 matches
Top 14 15P · 7W · 0D · 8L
  1. Lost v Toulouse 34–45
  2. Won v Stade Français 35–32
  3. Won v Racing 92 20–17
  4. Won v Clermont 46–24
  5. Lost v Pau 28–70
  6. Won v Toulon 27–26
  7. Won v Perpignan 52–7
  8. Lost v Stade Français 21–38
  9. Lost v Lyon 35–42
  10. Lost v Bordeaux Bègles 38–40
  11. Lost v Toulon 26–52
  12. Lost v Pau 22–54
  13. Won v La Rochelle 26–15
  14. Won v Montauban 60–26
  15. Lost v Clermont 15–38

Career

  • Aviron Bayonnais Head Coach 2026–

About Gerard Fraser

Gerard Fraser is the head coach of Bayonne, promoted mid-season in February 2026 and now facing his first full campaign in charge.

Gerard Fraser is the head coach of Aviron Bayonnais, promoted in February 2026 when Grégory Patat left by mutual agreement after three and a half seasons. 2026–27 is his first full campaign in charge.

Born in Rangiora in November 1978, he was a fly-half who came through the Crusaders system before a long spell at Calvisano in Italy, winning two Super 10 titles and the Coppa Italia. He later played for Bayonne, L’Aquila and Bordeaux Bègles. He was never an All Black.

Coaching

He started in France as an assistant to Jean-Noël Spitzer at Vannes from 2018 to 2021, working with the backs. He returned to Bayonne — his old playing club — in 2022 as three-quarters coach and was given the broader title of head of rugby in November 2023.

The structure

Worth understanding: Fraser is head coach, but Laurent Travers joined in February 2026 as director of rugby and shares team selection. Fraser has described it plainly — the team will be picked between the two of them, with Travers handling the forwards.

Style

An attack and backs specialist. He has not yet won a trophy as a coach.

As a player Fly-half. Came through the Crusaders system, then a long spell at Calvisano in Italy winning two Super 10 titles and the Coppa Italia, followed by Bayonne, L’Aquila and Bordeaux Begles.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the head coach of Aviron Bayonnais?

Gerard Fraser is the head coach of Aviron Bayonnais.

When did Gerard Fraser take charge?

Gerard Fraser took over at Aviron Bayonnais in February 2026.

What is Gerard Fraser's record?

From 15 matches in our database: 7 wins, 0 draws and 8 defeats — a 46.7% win rate.

What nationality is Gerard Fraser?

Gerard Fraser is New Zealander.

How old is Gerard Fraser?

Gerard Fraser is 47 years old.