Francois Steyn
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Francois Steyn | |||
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Springbok Rugby Player | |||
Full name | Francois Philippus Lodewyk Steyn | ||
Date of birth | 1987-05-14 | ||
Place of birth | Aliwal North | ||
Height | 1.91 m | ||
Weight | 100 kg | ||
Nickname | Frans | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Position | Fly-half, Fullback | ||
Provincial/State sides | Caps | (points) | |
2006- | Natal Sharks | 10 | (49) |
correct as of 22 November, 2006. | |||
National team(s) | |||
2006- | South Africa | 2 | (8) |
correct as of 22 November, 2006. |
Francois Steyn (born 14 May 1987) is a Springbok and Natal Sharks rugby player. After playing only ten matches for the Sharks in the 2006 Currie Cup (at Fly-half), Steyn was selected to represent South Africa in the Northern Hemisphere touring squad by national coach Jake White. Initially a questioned selection by many in the press, he silenced his doubters by having an impressive debut (in which he scored his first national try) at Left-Wing against Ireland. He acquitted himself well in what was a woeful team display. In his next international he was moved to Fullback against England and again performed well, scoring a long range drop-goal and receiving much praise, from fans and press alike, for his creativity and solid defence. Many tout him as a possible replacement for Percy Montgomery, South Africa's current first-choice Fullback, however, his full potential is yet to be seen as he is yet to play in his preferred position of Flyhalf for the national side.