CONFIRMED: Springboks star Francois Steyn to join Cheetahs

Cheetahs have confirmed that double World Cup winner Francois Steyn will be joining the club in July on a two-year deal.

Steyn was reportedly considering retirement after helping the Springboks win the Rugby World Cup but has now extended his career with the Cheetahs, the side he represented at junior levels, before signing for the Sharks.

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The 32-year-old also had stints at Racing 92 before returning to the Sharks and ultimately returning to France with Montpellier where he has racked up over 100 appearances for the club.

“We are delighted to announce that Frans Steyn has signed a 2 year agreement with the Toyota Cheetahs, starting on 1 July 2020”, said Harold Verster, MD of Free State Rugby (Pty) Ltd.

Francois Steyn played his first of 67 matches for the Springboks at the young  age of 19 and become the second Springbok, following the former Cheetah, Os du Randt, to win two Rugby World Cups; once in 2007 and again in 2019.  He can play at flyhalf, centre and fullback, and made his Test debut for the Boks on the wing.