Few Springboks were more prolific than Morné Steyn.

While he by no means managed to raise the Web Ellis trophy, Steyn has etched himself into rugby folklore, and few moments have been extra iconic than his 2009 Tri-Nations efficiency in opposition to New Zealand, scoring all of South Africa’s 31 points to defeat the All Blacks.

His first of sixty-eight caps got here in opposition to the British & Irish Lions in 2009, throughout which, in traditional Steyn model, he transformed the profitable penalty within the dying moments of the sport, wrapping up a collection win.

Over a profession that spans eighteen years, the Blue Bulls legend leaves with 742 worldwide factors to his identify and an extra 3218 at membership degree.

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From uniforms to fits

Following retirement, the 40-year-old took to the enterprise world and co-founded The Altitude Wealth Group, a multifaceted monetary companies firm.

Steyn has managed to maintain a low profile, hardly ever that includes on SuperSport throughout Springbok games, however continues to be vocal concerning the crew.

In response to Mannie Libbok’s poor kicking kind, the previous tee-master was fast to his protection, saying, “That step up to the Springboks definitely puts more pressure on you. I think Manie is a great player. His general play and attacking on the field is awesome,” Steyn advised The Citizen.

“His kicking for the Stormers has been excellent and constant. But shifting to the Springboks I’m not positive if he’s altering one thing. What I’ve seen is that the shot clock could be placing him off.

“I think he maybe looks at the clock too much and worries about the time because he seems to be kicking with just three or four seconds left on the shot clock. So that might be one of his problems.”

“He is a great player and a good kicker of the ball as well. There is no problem with his ability or anything. But maybe he gets in his head a bit,” Steyn continued.

“He can kick and can be an 80% kicker. He just needs to get out of his head and focus on the job at hand.”

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