Christopher Francis Pope (born 30 September 1952) is a former South African rugby union player.

Playing career

Pope matriculated at Rondebosch Boys' High School in Cape Town and attended the University of Cape Town for a medical degree. He made his provincial debut for Western Province in 1972 against Northern Transvaal at Loftus Versfeld. In 1976, Pope scored the winning try for Western Province during their 12–11 victory over the touring All Blacks.

Chris Pope (rugby union)

Pope made his test debut for the Springboks against the 1974 British Lions at Newlands in Cape Town and was the only backline player to play in all four tests during the series against the Lions. At the end of 1974 Pope toured with the Springboks to France without playing in any tests and then played in five more tests, two against France and three against the All Blacks. He also played in four tour matches for the Springboks.

Chris Pope (rugby union)

Test history

See also

List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 461

References

1952 births

Living people

South African rugby union players

South Africa international rugby union players

Western Province (rugby union) players

Alumni of Rondebosch Boys' High School

University of Cape Town alumni

Sportspeople from Stellenbosch

Rugby union players from the Western Cape

Rugby union wings

Chris Pope (rugby union)