Dublin - Morné Steyn is ready to wrap up a dream year with a win against Ireland at Croke Park here on Saturday.

The South Africa outside-half made his international breakthrough in 2009 and set a number of records along the way as he helped his country to victory against the touring British and Irish Lions and a Tri-Nations title, while also achieving club success in the Super 14.

His match and series-winning 51-metre penalty in the second Test will not be forgotten by Irish fans - and Ronan O'Gara, the Irish player who conceded the kick, in particular.

But for the Blue Bulls star, it will take something special to beat the 31-19 Tri-Nations victory over New Zealand on August 1, when he scored every Springbok point.

It was the most points scored by a player in a Tri-Nations match and the most points ever scored by an individual in a Test against the All Blacks.

Morne Steyn wants to end on a high