Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised Frans Steyn's performance in Saturday's 23-18 win against Wales, saying the veteran showed how playing opportunities should be taken. | Sport24news
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said Frans Steyn showed his value in the team's 23-18 win against Wales in Cardiff.Steyn had an extended run after Damian Willemse was injured.Saturday's 23-18 win against WalesSteyn, who came on early as a head injury assessment replacement for Damian Willemse, rolled back the clock with a performance that was reminiscent of his younger days at the Sharks.
"He played very well and we've often seen that guys who get their opportunity to play take it with both hands," Kolisi said. Steyn's performance was also given a thumbs up by coach Jacques Nienaber, who said his experience was invaluable in the terrible Cardiff conditions. "I thought Frans did really well when he came on. It’s great to have a guy with so much experience, 72 Test matches and he has played lots of rugby in the northern hemisphere and is used to these conditions," Nienaber said
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