Springbok no. 289 · Left Wing
Chum Ochse
Johann Karl Ochse · WP
7Tests
3Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
195119521953
First test
8 Dec 1951, age 26 · Left Wing v Ireland, Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin
Last test
26 Sep 1953, age 28 · Left Wing v Australia, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Chum Ochse was a left wing who scored tries in his first two Tests on the 1951–52 tour, against Ireland and Wales. Born in Paarl on 9 February 1925, he played for Western Province. He won seven caps and scored a third try against Australia in 1953. He was known for his tireless covering and his love of quoting poetry. He died on 13 July 1996.
Test history
7 tests · 9 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 1951 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Left Wing | W 17–5 | WP |
| 22 Dec 1951 |  Wales | Millennium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), Cardiff | Left Wing | W 6–3 | WP |
| 05 Jan 1952 |  England | Twickenham, London | Left Wing | W 8–3 | WP |
| 16 Feb 1952 |  France | Stade Olympique, Colombes, Paris | Left Wing | W 25–3 | WP |
| 22 Aug 1953 |  Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Left Wing | W 25–3 | WP |
| 05 Sep 1953 | Australia | Newlands, Cape Town | Left Wing | L 14–18 | WP |
| 26 Sep 1953 | Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Left Wing | W 22–9 | WP |