The huge lock ahead beforehand performed for the Bulls in South Africa.
Where will two-time World Cup-winning lock RG Snyman play next?
Will the Bok “viking” be heading again to South Africa, the place he first made his mark in skilled rugby on the Bulls, or will he take up one other profitable provide in Europe or even perhaps Japan?
That is the large query on rugby followers’ minds following the information that Snyman’s contract and stick with Irish facet Munster will come to an finish after the present season.
Injuries
Snyman has gained two World Cups with the Boks, in 2019 and 2023, however he has hardly performed any rugby for Munster who he joined in 2020. Before that he performed for Honda Heat in Japan on mortgage spells, whereas between 2015 and 2019 he represented the Bulls.
A lot of unlucky back-to-back knee accidents throughout his time with Munster, in addition to his struggling burns in a fire-pit accident in 2021, prevented Snyman from taking part in usually for the facet, whereas a shoulder drawback picked up within the World Cup closing will maintain the lock sidelined for a number of weeks once more, has resulted within the events deciding to finish their affiliation.
The 28-year-old is seemingly being pursued by a number of groups, some in South Africa, the others in France and Japan.
Every South African franchise would love Snyman on their books as he’s an skilled operator and may play No 4 and No 5 lock, as a starter and finisher. He’s acquired abilities, energy and many athleticism.
So, will or not it’s the Bulls, his former residence, the cash-rich Sharks, or the quickly to be extra financially steady Stormers, South Africa’s most profitable URC staff, the place Snyman opts to go? It is unlikely to be the Lions, or will he head to a special membership overseas? Snyman’s asking worth may also play a job in the place he performs next.
Kleyn staying
Meanwhile, Snyman’s World Cup-winning team-mate Jean Kleyn, who has additionally performed for Munster for the final variety of years, will proceed to play for the Irish membership for the next two years.
The 30-year-old, like Snyman, will proceed to be accessible for the Springboks having modified his allegiance earlier than the World Cup. While Kleyn was born in South Africa and beforehand featured for the Stormers he moved to Ireland earlier than the 2019 World Cup and certified to play for his adopted nation, which he did on the event in Japan.
A change in eligibility guidelines allowed Kleyn to be picked by the Boks for the 2023 event.
