Chris Rossouw was born on 14 November 1976 in Bellville and attended Paarl Gimnasium, one of South Africa’s great rugby nurseries, renowned for producing Springboks and provincial stars. A talented and composed flyhalf, Rossouw combined calm decision-making with a silky passing game and accurate kicking, earning a reputation as one of the most dependable pivots of his generation.

He represented Western Province at provincial level, where his intelligent play and ability to control the tempo of matches made him a vital part of their backline. Rossouw’s game was less about flamboyance and more about precision - a strategist who read the field superbly and brought the best out of those around him. His performances in the Currie Cup and later in Super Rugby with the Stormers solidified his standing as one of South Africa’s most polished tactical players of the early 2000s.

Although he was selected for the Springbok squad and wore the green and gold, Rossouw never played in a Test match. Still, his inclusion reflected the depth of South African flyhalf talent at the time and the respect he commanded as a consistent provincial performer.

Rugby ran deep in the Rossouw family. Chris is the younger brother of Pieter “Slapchips” Rossouw, the electric Western Province and Springbok winger known for his finishing flair and try-scoring instinct. While his brother dazzled out wide, Chris was the calm organiser - the thinker behind the structure.

After his playing career, Chris Rossouw transitioned into coaching, returning to the Cape rugby scene where he helped develop young backline talent with the same clarity and composure that defined his own playing style. Known for his humility and rugby intellect, he remains respected as both a player and mentor who quietly made a lasting contribution to South African rugby.