Christopher Machiel van Zyl (born 12 July 1986 in Cape Town) is a former South African rugby union player for the in

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and in the Currie Cup. His regular position is lock.

Career

Amateur

He played some

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rugby, representing in the

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competition and making three appearances. He then moved to Johannesburg, where he played amateur rugby for Pirates, also captaining the side.

Senior career

He joined the senior side in 2013. He made his first class debut in the

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competition, in a 22–27 defeat to the in Kempton Park, a match where he was also named captain of the side. He made a further two appearances in the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition. His Currie Cup debut came in the

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match against the in Durban.

References

South African rugby union players Living people 1986 births Rugby union players from Cape Town Golden Lions players Rugby union locks Western Province (rugby union) players Stormers players Alumni of Rondebosch Boys' High School {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub