Bulls: Steyn’s staying

Bulls: Steyn’s staying

27 Nov 2012

The Bulls have dismissed talk of Morne Steyn being linked to French club Stade Francais, saying he’s contracted until the end of 2013.

Reports on Tuesday revealed that Stade Francais had been in negotiations with the Springbok and Bulls flyhalf. According to Le Rugbynistere, officials from the French Top 14 club met with the player on the sidelines during the Springboks’ 16-15 win over England in London last Saturday.

With Steyn losing his starting place in the Bok team after a poor Test and Super Rugby season and Johan Goosen known to be Heyneke Meyer’s first-choice No 10, a move to France wouldn’t be a surprise.

However, the Bulls denied these rumours.

‘The rumours are purely speculation – Morne Steyn is contracted [with the Bulls] until end 2013,’ a Bulls spokesperson told keo.co.za.

Steyn confirmed with SA Rugby magazine earlier this year that he would only contemplate a move overseas at the end of his deal with the Bulls. He also added that his spot in the Bok flyhalf pecking order would be a factor in his decision.

The 28-year-old is set to start for the Pretoria franchise during Super Rugby next season.

By Gareth Duncan


11 Comments

  • 1.xtremebull: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 13:40 pm

    Go please… We don’t deserve your service anymore… You to good a player to get so much criticism from us… If you tend to leave do me one favour please- convince jean de villiers to follow suite!!!!

  • 2.race of tan: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 13:54 pm

    Good move for Morne Steyn. Hopefully it will help his game and maybe come back a more rounded player ala Monty!!

  • 3.grant10: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 14:05 pm

    also heard Habana in talks with Toulon…

  • 4.pokkel: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 14:24 pm

    Don’t go Morné! I love watching you play for the Bulls!!

  • 5.CT Shark: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 18:21 pm

    Oh please…..Morne could NEVER leave the Bulls……this little plank would shrivel up and die anywhere outside of Loftus……

  • 6.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 19:57 pm

    Well done, Gareth, for following up a rumour and doing some actual reporting – it’s pretty rare around here.

  • 7.Rhys7: Reply to this comment
    27 Nov 2012, 21:09 pm

    Habs wont go.. Will see out next World Cup. Would be a bigger loss than J Fourie

  • 8.Sasuke: Reply to this comment
    28 Nov 2012, 07:29 am

    @Rhys7-7: You think so? How old will he be? Might play a bit part at the next World Cup.

  • 9.Treehugger: Reply to this comment
    28 Nov 2012, 08:33 am

    I for one feel bad for him and if his form comes back should have another bash….I believe strongly in second chances specially considering that he has done well by us in the past

  • 10.KWAGGA ROBERTSE: Reply to this comment
    28 Nov 2012, 09:22 am

    @CT Shark-5: Little plank you reckon……..how lovely of you….doos……

  • 11.wnbb: Reply to this comment
    28 Nov 2012, 22:53 pm

    @KWAGGA ROBERTSE-10: hehehehe.laat jy my nou so lekker lag. :D

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