About Chris Koch
Lived 1927 – 1986 (aged 58). Chris Koch was a South African rugby union player.
Augustus Cristoffel Koch (21 September 1927 – 21 March 1986) was a South African rugby union international.
Koch, a farmer from Moorreesburg, played for Boland in the Currie Cup. He was a strong but mobile prop forward and was capped in 22 Test matches for the Springboks from 1949 to 1960, becoming their first player to feature across three decades. He scored five Springboks tries, including a run from the 25-yard line against the British Lions at Ellis Park in 1955, evading three opponents in the process. His brother Willem was a junior Springbok.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chris Koch?
rugby union player (1927-1986)
When was Chris Koch born?
Chris Koch was born on 21 September 1927 in Moorreesburg.
When did Chris Koch die?
Chris Koch died on 21 March 1986.
What was Chris Koch's occupation?
Chris Koch was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Chris Koch?
Chris Koch was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris Koch (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Koch. https://biography.guide/chris-koch/
MLA: "Chris Koch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-koch/.
Chicago: "Chris Koch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-koch/.
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