About Sas de Kock
Lived 1896 – 1972 (aged 76). Sas de Kock was a South African rugby union player.
Josias Servaas de Kock (17 August 1896 – 4 November 1972) was a South African international rugby union player.
Born in Caledon, de Kock was educated at Overberg High School and Stellenbosch University, where he formed a halfback partnership with Mannetjies Michau under the coaching of Oubaas Mark.
Capped twice for the Springboks, de Kock had an injury prone tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1921, playing only the final Test against the All Blacks, then had a home Test match against the British Lions in 1924.
A teacher by profession, de Kock was deputy principal of Outeniqua High School, as well as rugby coach.
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Who was Sas de Kock?
South African rugby union player
When was Sas de Kock born?
Sas de Kock was born on 17 August 1896.
When did Sas de Kock die?
Sas de Kock died on 4 November 1972.
What was Sas de Kock's occupation?
Sas de Kock was a rugby union player.
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Sas de Kock was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sas de Kock. https://biography.guide/sas-de-kock/
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