Across 17 matches for the Lions, Steyn shows consistent involvement on both sides of the ball, averaging nearly four carries and close to four tackles per game. His carrying numbers reflect an active scrum half who regularly looks to threaten the gain line rather than simply distribute. When required, he can step up his output significantly, with single-game peaks of 14 carries and 9 tackles indicating his capacity to shoulder a heavier load.
Born on 12 April 2002, Nico is 24 years old, stands 178cm (5′10″) tall and weighs 78kg.
Nico Steyn is a professional rugby union scrum-half registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with dictating tempo from the base of the ruck.
As a scrum-half, Nico features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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