| Intro | South African rugby union footballer |
| Is |
Athlete Rugby union player |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
12 July 1986, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Age | 34 years |
| Star sign | Cancer |
Christopher Machiel van Zyl (born 12 July 1986 in Cape Town) is a South African rugby union player for the Stormers in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup. His regular position is lock.
Career
Amateur
He played some Varsity Cup rugby, representing Maties in the 2011 Varsity Cup competition and making three appearances.
He then moved to Johannesburg, where he played amateur rugby for Pirates, also captaining the side.
Senior career
He joined the Golden Lions senior side in 2013. He made his first class debut in the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition, in a 22–27 defeat to the Falcons in Kempton Park, a match where he was also named captain of the side. He made a further two appearances in the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition.
His Currie Cup debut came in the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division match against the Sharks in Durban.