About Chris de Nysschen
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 80). Chris de Nysschen was a South African rugby union player.
Christian Johannes de Nysschen (31 January 1936 – 2 November 2016 ) was a South African rugby union player.
Playing career De Nysschen was born in Ladysmith and went to school, first in Bergville and later in Ladysmith, where he wrote matric at Ladysmith High School. As a 19 year old he made his debut for and still 19, he became a Springbok.
De Nysschen toured with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand in 1956. He did not play in any test matches, but did play in ten tour matches and scored one try.
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Who was Chris de Nysschen?
South African rugby union player
When was Chris de Nysschen born?
Chris de Nysschen was born on 31 January 1936.
When did Chris de Nysschen die?
Chris de Nysschen died on 2 November 2016.
What was Chris de Nysschen's occupation?
Chris de Nysschen was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Chris de Nysschen?
Chris de Nysschen was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris de Nysschen. https://biography.guide/chris-de-nysschen/
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