Ockert Petrus van Zyl (born 17 August 1982) is a former South African rugby union player, that played first class rugby between 2004 and 2013.[1] He played as a flanker or a lock.
| Full name | Ockert Petrus van Zyl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 17 August 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb; 247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hoërskool Fichardtpark | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Central University of Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ockie van Zyl (nephew) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
editVan Zyl was born in Bloemfontein and spent the bulk of his career playing for Free State-based sides the Griffons and the Free State Cheetahs. He also made eight appearances in the Super 14 competition for the Cheetahs, and had short spells at French side Racing Métro 92 and with the Kimberley-based Griquas.[1][2]
Personal life
editVan Zyl's nephew – also called Ockie – also played professional rugby for the Griffons and Boland Cavaliers.
References
edit- ^ a b "SA Rugby Player Profile – Ockie van Zyl". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Rugby - Player statistics Van Zyl Ockert Petrus - club stats". It's Rugby. Retrieved 1 September 2016.