Neil de Kock appeared in the 2002 Tri Nations series, an international rugby union competition between Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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. The Rugby Championship is an international rugby union competition contested annually by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. 
