[2] Steyn has won an Under-21 World Cup, three Currie Cups, three Super Rugby titles, one Super Rugby unlocked, one Tri-Nations, one French Top 14 title and is the only player in history to win two British and Irish Lions series as part of the hosting side.

[4] In early 2009, South Africa coach Peter de Villiers stated his preference for Ruan Pienaar in the Springbok number 10 jersey despite Steyn performing very well in the Super 14 tournament.

Steyn was on the replacement bench during the second Test of the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, when Pienaar's kicking game disintegrated.

Steyn replaced Pienaar and immediately slotted two conversions and two penalties – including one from 53 metres (58 yd) in the dying minutes of the game, which gave the Springboks the match and the series in dramatic fashion.

He replaced Handré Pollard in the second half, and, as he had in 2009, kicked two late penalties to help South Africa win the game and the series.