Neil de Kock appeared in the 2002 Tri Nations series and was selected for the Rugby World Cup 2003 South Africa Squad.
He forced his way back into contention, appearing in the 2002 Tri Nations series, starting two games, appearing from the bench in a third and scoring his maiden test try. He was though selected for the Rugby World Cup 2003 South Africa squad, making one starting line up and appearing from the bench three times, as well as scoring his second international try. 
