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.

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