Monday, March 04, 2013
Steyn to join Stade Francais in October
PRETORIA (Reuters) - Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn will join French side Stade Francais when his contract with the Bulls Super Rugby franchise ends in October, the player said on Monday.
"I always wanted to play some rugby abroad and experience a different lifestyle and now have the opportunity to go and do that," said Steyn, 29.
South Africa's Morne Steyn is tackled by England's Dylan Hartley (L) and David Strettle (R) during their second rugby union test match in Johannesburg June 16, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings"They have been negotiating with me for a while now and I have decided not to accept the offer from the Bulls to extend my contract but rather join Stade."
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said Steyn was leaving on good terms with the club.
"He will be missed as he is a world-class player but I know that he will still be giving us 110 percent until the end of his term."
Steyn has played 42 test matches for South Africa and scored 486 points. He has played Super Rugby since 2003.
(Reporting by Nick Said in Cape Town; editing by Clare Fallon)
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