Steyn handed surprise revival of international career


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 13 Jun 2016

Rugby Union - South Africa Training - Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, Surrey - 28/10/15 South Africa's Morne Steyn during training Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic - RTX1TN3M

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – - Veteran fly half Morne Steyn has been called up as cover for the South African squad ahead of the next two tests against Ireland after injury to first-choice Pat Lambie, the South Africa Rugby Union said on Monday.

The 31-year-old was recalled from holidays after having already completed his season in France with Stade Francais in an unexpected revival of his international career.

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