Ockie van Zyl (rugby player born 1991)
Ockert Petrus van Zyl is a South African rugby union player, who last played with the. His regular position is lock or flanker.Rugby career
After representing the Free State and Griquas at youth level, he made his first class debut in the 2015 Currie Cup First Division for the, coming on as a replacement in their 31–16 victory over the. He made his first start a week later against the, eventually playing in five matches for the side from Welkom.
He moved to the Wellington-based for the 2016 season. He made twelve appearances during the 2016 Currie Cup qualification series, scoring his first senior a try in their match against the. He made his first start in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup in their defeat to the in Round Four of the 2016 competition.Van Zyl's uncle – also called Ockie – was also a first class rugby player between 2004 and 2013. He played Super Rugby for the and domestic rugby for the,, and French side Racing Métro 92.
