The following report from News 24:
"Sharks centre Frans Steyn does not expect to run out in Springbok colours again.
Steyn, 27, recently returned to Super Rugby action following a stint with Japanese club, Toshiba Brave Lupus.
He last played for the Springboks against the World XV at Newlands last June, before withdrawing himself from the squad because of a contractual dispute with the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
In an interview with Netwerk24, Steyn said he doesn’t see himself adding to his 55 Test caps.
“It’s always a privilege to play for the Boks. However, with my move to Japan I accepted that my days in a Springbok jersey were finally behind me. I’ve made peace with that,” said Steyn.
“Players like Damian de Allende (Stormers) and Jan Serfontein (Bulls) have in the meantime also put their hands up and proved they are world class.
“If Jean de Villiers (Bok captain) recovers in time, which I hope and pray is the case, then he picks himself. My main focus is to be included in the Sharks team, play my part and be proud of the team’s performances.”
Personally I think that Steyn himself thinks he has a better chance to make the Springbok team as a full back rather than as a center.
Lets face facts - Steyn's performances record for both the Springboks and Sharks have been largely inadequate playing at center. You only have to look back to 2012 and the little he produced then when playing for the Springboks - as well as his record at center in 2013 and 2014 for the Sharks, which also lacked in quality performance.
To give him credit - he did put in an improved performance this week - after being comprehensively outplayed by De Allende last week, but his opponent this week can never be rated as a potential Springbok. Despite showing some improvement this week his defense was a horror story this week - making 3 tackles and missing 3.
