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François Philippus Lodewyk Steyn (born 14 May 1987) is a South African former professional rugby union player. A utility back who represented his country, he was able to play as a centre, fly-half, full-back and wing.
Jul 13, 2023 · Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France we profile two-time winner with South Africa Frans Steyn who recently retired from the game.
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Nov 12, 2021 · Steyn, who has played centre, fly-half, full-back and wing for his country, became the second South African to win the Rugby World Cup twice when the Springboks triumphed in 2019. He had won it in 2007 and only Os du Randt (1995 and 2007) had done that for the country.
Jul 11, 2023 · Injury has forced veteran Springbok and Cheetahs utility back Frans Steyn to retire. Steyn was a critical part of the 2007 and 2019 Springbok World Cup winning squads. Capped 78 times for South Africa, Steyn scored 165 points for the Springboks (including 11 tries).
Francois Steyn, a versatile back, is famed for his kicking ability, particularly the distance he can achieve, whether aiming at the posts or for touch. The Racing Metro and former Natal Sharks man made his international debut on the wing in 2006, in a losing cause at Lansdowne Road as the Springboks went down 32-15 to Ireland in an Autumn Test.
Jul 12, 2023 · South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup winner Francois Steyn said on Wednesday he was lucky to have such a long career after announcing his retirement.
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Jul 12, 2023 · Veteran Springbok utility back Francois Steyn will not represent South Africa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after announcing his retirement with immediate effect. The 36-year-old, who currently plies his trade with Currie Cup champions the Cheetahs, has been sidelined for most of the season with a knee injury which he sustained against ...
