Arthur de Kock

Arthur Nicholas "Sas" de Kock (11 January 1866 – 6 July 1957) was a South African international rugby union winger. Born in Hopetown, he attended Paul Roos Gymnasium before playing provincial rugby for Griqualand West. He made his only appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. He was selected to play in the 2nd match of the three Test series, Great Britain won the game 3–0.[1] de Kock died in 1957, in Springs, at the age of 91.[2]

Arthur de Kock
Birth nameArthur Nicholas de Kock
Date of birth(1866-01-11)11 January 1866
Place of birthHopetown, South Africa
Date of death6 July 1957(1957-07-06) (aged 91)
Place of deathSprings, South Africa
SchoolPaul Roos Gymnasium
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Griqualand West ()
Correct as of 19 July 2010
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

References

  1. "Arthur de Kock". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 26 June 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. "South Africa / Players & Officials / Sas de Kock". Scrum. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
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