If you have watched him score tries for Glasgow Warriors or the national team, you might have wondered: where is Kyle Steyn from? While he is a key figure in Scottish rugby, his journey to the dark blue jersey started thousands of miles away in the Southern Hemisphere.

Birthplace and South African Roots

Kyle Steyn was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 29, 1994. He grew up in a country where rugby is a way of life, developing his skills at the University of Stellenbosch (playing for the famous “Maties”) and later representing the Griquas in the Currie Cup.

Despite his upbringing and early career in South Africa, Steyn always held a strong connection to his family’s Scottish heritage.

Is Kyle Steyn Scottish? (Eligibility Rules)

The question of Kyle Steyn’s nationality often comes up because of his accent and birthplace. However, under World Rugby eligibility rules, Steyn is fully Scottish.

He is eligible to play for Scotland because his mother was born in Glasgow. According to international regulations, a player can represent a nation if they have a parent or grandparent born in that country. This allowed Steyn to join the Scotland Sevens program in 2019 before making his full international debut.

Want to see his full stats and international record? Visit our dedicated page on Kyle Steyn’s Scotland Rugby career and performance