Upper Steering Column Play

Has anyone come across their upper steering column having play in it. My rack and UJs are fine as are the spines. But the upper column has about 2 deg of play in it. The Steering wheel has no play to the shaft.

Looking at the manuals the upper column is in two parts to allow for it to collapse in an accident. I guess it is these two shafts that have the play. Before I strip her down and go checking to see if this can be repaired I thought I would see if anyone else has experienced this.

I don’t have the experience in the exige but I know this can cause play in regular cars. Exactly what you describe. Can’t help you if it can be fixed or not.