Francois Steyn rugby player
Francois Steyn rugby player

Francois Steyn

14th May 1987 1.91m/112kg Inside Centre

Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...

Erasmus rules Montpellier duo out of first Test vs. England

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has ruled Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn out of Saturday's first Test against England in Johannesburg. Steyn and Du Plessis will only join up with the...

Pienaar to join Ulster's coaching staff in 2019?

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an interview with Midilibre Montpellier president Mohad Altrad confirmed that Ruan Pienaar's family has failed to adapt to life in the South West of France and ultimately moved back to...

Top 14 Final - Players to Watch

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Top 14 final we take a look at the Players to Watch.   Ruan Pienaar (Montpellier) At the age of 34, Pienaar has been one Montpellier’s best players as they chase their maiden...

Montpellier confirm contract extensions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Top 14 table toppers Montpellier have confirmed a number of star players who have re-signed with the club for the 2018/19 season.   Montpellier have retained their strength up...

Top 14 Highlights: Montpellier v Castres

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier extended their lead at the Top of the Top 14 standings with a dominant display over Castres. Montpellier's South Africans were in fine form for the home side with scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar scoring...

Top 14 Highlights: Montpellier v Bordeaux

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A moment of brilliance by the Springbok pairing of Francois Steyn and Jan Serfontein gives Montpellier an 11-10 victory over Bordeaux. The Top 14 leaders trailed 3-5 at half time, thanks...

Steyn ends Bok hiatus

8 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning utility back Francois Steyn ended a five-year hiatus when he joined up with the Springbok squad on Wednesday.

Dusautoir leads Barbarians in his penultimate appearance

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thierry Dusautoir will captain a star-studded Barbarians side against England when he makes the penultimate appearance of his illustrious career. Vern Cotter named a strong starting line-up with...

Springboks confirm squad for June Internationals

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok have named their squad for the Incoming Series against France, which includes eight uncapped players.   Of the eight uncapped players in the squad, six are backs and two play...