article_snippet: Rory Kockott was snapped up by France after the South African scrum half qualified on residency grounds .
article_snippet: The scrum-half was snapped up by Les Bleus as soon as Rory Kockott became eligible for selection through the three-year residency rule.
article_snippet: Rory Kockott was tipped as a Springboks star following Rory Kockott time with the Natal Sharks but was overlooked by South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer.