Francois Steyn, who has been called up for South Africa’s Tri-Nations match against Australia, is “not ready” for Test rugby, according to his Racing-Metro coach Pierre Berbizier.
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“I don’t think so,” former France scrum-half Berbizier said when asked whether full-back Steyn was ready for a return to the high-octane world of Test match rugby.
“I said that to the South African team officials, whether Francois is ready for an international match against teams which are already at their fifth or sixth game (of the competition).”
Steyn replaces Gio Aplon in the No 15 jersey following a 29-22 home loss to New Zealand last weekend.
Steyn last wore the green and gold two months ago in Cardiff where his fitness came under fire from coach Peter de Villiers after a three-point triumph.
De Villiers subsequently questioned the loyalty of the 2007 World Cup winner to the team and his recall comes after intense media pressure as the Springboks continue the search for a first-choice fullback.
After Wales, Zane Kirchner from Super 14 champions Bulls was elevated and made six appearances before an injury ruled him out of the All Blacks showdown at FNB Stadium.
The pro-Steyn media lobby believe the booming boot of the former Shark and ability to kick penalties from extraordinary distances make him indispensible and a ‘must’ for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
@ biltongbek:
Aaaagh :poop: Bakkies was nou die dag nog verdedig met hand en tand , die hele SARU was in die poo oor die Justice4bakkies ding, nou word hy onregverdig gegeel op ons doelyn hy die vark maar McCaw nie. Ek word al naar as ek n ref hoor waarsku NO 7 , No NO 7 , strafskop op strafskop en hy is die held maar nou is Bakkies n liability.
Die kopstamp was glad nie so erg nie man , baie stupid ja.
90 @ superBul:
😆
@ superBul:
My punt exactly.
Hoe bleddy stupid moet jy wees om n’ ou te headbutt op n’ rugbyveld, en dit nogal in hulle stadium.
Daardie “broadcasters” het ouens wat net soek vir iets wat hulle op die “bigscreen” kan gooi.
Om dit nog erger te maak is Richie McCaw het Schalk Burger n’ klap gegee Saterdag en ons “broadcaster” is te pateties om dit 20 keer te speel.
wat ek nie verstaan nie is dat steyn al die pad uit europa gehaal is ma joe pietersen wat lag lag die beste s14 fb was het nie eeen kans gekry nie
@ smallies72:
94
nou noem jy n naam wat my laat regop sit.
@ superBul:
net so ek dink dis belaglik dat hy oor die hoof gesien is
Francois, you have my support this weekend like all the other bok players. Even Spies, who is playing like my wife, will have my support.
@ Snoek:
Ek ken jou wife , watch it
i just wonder one thing about Saturday, is the Aussies backs not light and fast. Why did PdV drop the two fast and light Stars of last Saturday?
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