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Bok fans give Frans blessing

Cape Town - Sport24 readers have given the thumbs up to Francois Steyn's decision to get married instead of play for the Boks in the third Test against England in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Kick-off is at 17:00.

There are more important things than rugby, it seems...

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Here is what Sport24 readers had to say about Steyn tying the knot:

"Life is about more than rugby - and having his priorities right early in his life will probably extend his career significantly." - Frans Visser

"Yep, and he has saved a few bucks as well by not having to invite those hard drinking team mates of his." - Benn Sadie

"Without his rugby mates he saves on the booze bill." - Sean Lait

"Maybe that is exactly why he chose this date, to avoid it becoming a "Rugby Party" with players, coaches and management expecting invites! Now he can keep it to be a normal family affair!" - Louw C

"This is an opportunity for someone else to stake a claim for the jersey."
- Surf City

"Go Fransie, enjoy your day, enjoy all the blessings that go with being married!" - Edward

"Anybody with a healthy marriage will let you know, your wife comes above all - even your country duties. I am still happily married after 9 years because I always put my wife first."
- HB

"Family first - before all else."
- Rick Cooper

"Well played Frans! Your priorities are in the right order!" - Heyno Uys

"Frans is my Hero. Congratulations and may your marriage be blessed and filled with all the health, wealth and happiness you can muster." - Nikolai Kaufmann

"He gave them plenty notice. No need to question his commitments."
- Shayne

"Please invite Olivier and Zane to your wedding!"
- Spear

"Make Spies your best man." - Stephen Alexander

"Damn! I thought when they said "Steyn getting married" they meant Morne." - Dtiru Chiranagae

"Get a haircut for the wedding. You look like a hippie!"
- Curry Paradox

"A man would do anything to stay away from PE."
- Jack

"I think balance in life is important." - Philip Mostert

"Don't get hurt on Honeymoon!" - Ken Jay May

"Congrats Francois. Come back ready to rock n roll the Tri (4) Nations."
- Qball


According to Sport24 readers and Frans Steyn there are more important things in life than rugby. (Gallo Images)
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