Chris de Nysschen
# Chris de Nysschen

Christian Johannes de Nysschen (31 January 1936 – 2 November 2016 ) was a South African rugby union player.

## Playing career

De Nysschen was born in Ladysmith and went to school, first in Bergville and later in Ladysmith, where he wrote matric at Ladysmith High School. As a 19 year old he made his debut for Natal and still 19, he became a Springbok.

De Nysschen toured with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand in 1956. He did not play in any test matches, but did play in ten tour matches and scored one try.

