Bulls reward veteran Steyn with benefit year: 'He has redefined sportainment'

The Bulls have rewarded veteran flyhalf Morne Steyn with a farewell benefit year.

Steyn, who will turn 39 on 11 July, has been with the Pretoria franchise for the past 14 years and will retire when his contract expires at the end of June.

His benefit year at the Bulls will run until the conclusion of his contract.

"Morne has been a stellar example of what true professionalism and commitment look like in our rugby community," Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone said in a statement.

"He has inspired, entertained and redefined sportainment over the last decade and a half, truly epitomising the very DNA of our organisation. We have been blessed to have him run out in our colours for more than 267 professional games and he will leave us as an icon in Pretoria and rugby across South Africa."

Currie Cup - 116

Super Rugby - 129

URC - 21

EPCR - 2

Total 268

Rathbone said Steyn's #MS10 Foundation will reap the rewards of his benefit season.

"We are extremely excited as an organisation to be able to say thank you to him by giving back to a cause that is dear to his heart and one that I am confident he will be dedicating the next phase of his life towards the #MS10 Foundation.

"For every home game held at Loftus between January and June 2023 (when Steyn retires), the Blue Bulls Company (BBCo) will donate R1 of every ticket sold towards his #MS10 foundation.

"We hope that this also sends a strong message to young players coming up through the ranks that there is a reward for loyalty. We intend to look after those who commit their skills and talent to the growth of our stable."

After 14 years of serving our proud union, and in his final season, we honour Morne Steyn: R1 of every ticket sold for Vodacom Bulls games at Loftus this season will go to Morne