RG Snyman of South Africa takes part in the South Africa captain's run ahead of their rugby test match against New Zealand at Mt Smart in Auckland Springbok RG Snyman has gone viral for a moment of brilliance over the weekend for his new United Rugby Championship side Leinster. Picture: Michael Bradley/AFP
RG Snyman is widely regarded as one of the top players in world rugby, and the lock delivered yet another moment to remember over the weekend.
Turning out for his United Rugby Championship (URC) team Leinster in his side clash against Munster, the Springbok launched into the air at a lineout before grabbing the ball with one hand and offloading in one motion.
The one-handed take by Snyman is also up for the Unity Round moment of the week.
With less than a day before the voting closes, Snyman’s moment has won 53% of the vote, with the next best being Gavin Coombes’ try-assist coming in at 18%.
RG Snyman’s one handed catch & throw 😎 #BKTURC #URC | #LEIvMUN pic.twitter.com/ewM3tpP1xU
— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) October 13, 2024
It seems then that Snyman’s killer move is heading for the victory.
Leinster would go on to beat Munster 26-12 for a bonus point victory. In fact, it was Snyman’s debut for Leinster, against his former club Munster.
The Irish outfit currently top the URC log with 20 points from four matches. The next best team on the log is Glasgow Warriors with 16 points.
The Lions and the Bulls complete the top four with 14 points, but separated on goal difference.
Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman has sung the praises of Snyman on The 42’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.
“I don’t think there’s any player in the world who can do what RG Snyman does,” Jackman said.
“Eben Etzebeth is a phenomenal player, but Snyman is different. He brings a different skillset. He actually has loads of errors in his game because of his desire to offload, so it can obviously work against him. But when it sticks, he can do things that others can’t do.
“There was real intent to his performance. He was revelling in this opportunity to come up against Munster and that’s a show of respect to close friends, not disrespect from him to Munster.”