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SOUTH AFRICA

Nico Steyn

POSITIONBack
AGE24
HEIGHT1.78m
TRACKED APPS1
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX 2026
62.9
Attack
44
Defence
89
Impact
53

Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.

DATA NOTES

Across 1 tracked matches: 8 metres from 3 carries, 0 clean breaks, 0 offloads and a 89% tackle success rate (8 made).

Generated from official match feeds

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Season stats

2026
1TRIES
5POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres8
Carries3
Clean breaks0
Offloads0
Try assists0
Passes24
DEFENCE
Tackles made8
Tackles missed1
Tackle success89%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND

Match history

Int. Friendly Games 1 apps · 1 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Zimbabwe 20 JUN 26 1 T 0 3 8 8
TOTALS 0 3 8 8

Frequently asked questions

What position does Nico Steyn play?

Nico Steyn plays as a back for South Africa.

Which team does Nico Steyn play for?

Nico Steyn currently plays for South Africa.

How old is Nico Steyn?

Nico Steyn is 24 years old (born 12 April 2002).

How tall is Nico Steyn?

Nico Steyn stands 1.78m tall.

How many tries has Nico Steyn scored?

Nico Steyn has scored 1 tries and 5 points across 1 tracked matches.

Teammates

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South Africa form

All fixtures →
Argentina 17–10 8 AUG · W
Wales 43–0 18 JUL · W
Scotland 42–28 11 JUL · W
England 45–21 4 JUL · W
The Barbarians 80–31 20 JUN · W