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LOL! Morne Steyn’s Wikipedia page edited after heroics vs Lions

The British & Irish Lions were tormented yet again by the cool head of Morne Steyn on Saturday – and this edit to his Wikipedia page says it all!

by Tom Head

08-08-2021 07:32

in British & Irish Lions Tour

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This. A million times, this! We’re giving top marks for creativity to whoever came up with this genius edit on Morne Steyn’s Wikipedia page over the weekend. The fly-half wrote himself in Springboks folklore yesterday, kicking the decisive points that ensured South Africa won their three-test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Morne Steyn breaks Lions’ hearts

In the 79th minute, Morne Steyn made no mistake when he kicked between the posts to make it 19-16 to the hosts. In the dying embers of the game, the Lions attempted to test the Boks backline, following a scrum in the centre of the pitch. However, the nerveless resolve saw the lads record a historic victory – making heroes of those who saw the game out.

After losing the opening game of the series, South Africa turned the tide in dramatic fashion. Rassie Erasmus’ now-iconic rant against the referees seems to have acted as a catalyst for the national side, who produced two unbelievable performances to overcome their illustrious opponents.

Rassie Erasmus appreciation corner…

Rassie, by the way, has attracted quite a few new admirers himself over the past few days…

@RassieRugby for man of the series he rolled the dice done a video and the rest is now folklore….and I mean man none of this player shit! #SAvBIL
— Owen Mallon (@owenmallon) August 7, 2021

My friends think I'm weird because I said Rassie can get it ???? pic.twitter.com/DKqYjyVLpp
— Vaccinated Princess (@JustVee1710) August 7, 2021

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— Libho Geza (@LibhoGeza) August 3, 2021

Hilarious edits on Morne Steyn’s Wikipedia page

However, the funniest online activity would take place on Wikipedia. Morne Steyn repeated the heroics he displayed in the 2009 series against the Lions, where he also chalked-up the points to see the Boks home. History repeated itself on Saturday, prompting one user to pay the best possible tribute to the 37-year-old.

“Morne Steyn, born 11 July 1984, is a professional lion tamer, having tamed lions in both 2009 and 2021. He specialises in waiting until the last minute to break those lion hearts. He will only be 49 for the next series.”