Tyler Bocks (born 8 February 2001) is a South African rugby union player for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.[1] His regular position is centre.[2]

Tyler Bocks
Full nameTyler Bocks
Date of birth (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthWestern Cape, South Africa
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Golden Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2024 Golden Lions 16 (0)
Correct as of 13 June 2023

Bocks was named in the Golden Lions side for the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division.[3] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Golden Lions against the Western Province in Round 1 of the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division[4][5] and was named in the Lion's United Rugby Championship squad in 2023/24.[6]

Bocks represented the South African Schools team in 2018,[7] and played for the Junior Springboks in 2021.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Lions U20 ready for final challenge". Lions. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Tyler BOCKS - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Golden Lions squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Dayimani helps WP sink Lions". SA Rugby Magazine. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  5. ^ "I still have a lot to learn, says Lions youngster Tyler Bocks". IOL. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  6. ^ "United Rugby Championship". Lions rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Eight DHL WP players in Junior Bok squad". WP Rugby. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  8. ^ Mostert, Compiled by Herman. "Former Junior Springbok stars crack nod in Lions midfield". Sport. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Jittery Junior Boks overcome Uruguay U20s". SA Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2024.