Claim: Neil de Kock appeared in the 2002 Tri Nations series, an international rugby union competition between Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Evidence: 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.