Two-time Springbok world champion RG Snyman is set to make his much-anticipated debut for Irish giants Leinster in early October.
Snyman, who joined the club from rivals Munster this season, will miss the start of the Vodacom URC season with a foot injury. The 29-year-old lock is expected to return in Round 2 or 3 of the competition as he continues his rehabilitation in Dublin.
Quoted by RTE SportsLeinster coach Leo Cullen provided an update on Snyman’s recovery: “RG is back. He hurt his foot but thankfully it’s a minor injury. He’s making progress. I’m not sure he’ll be back for round one but hopefully he’ll be back for us by round two or three.”
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Snyman will remain in Ireland and will be unavailable for the Springboks’ remaining two Test matches against Argentina in the Rugby Championship. “He won’t be going to Argentina so it’s likely he’ll be with us for the rest of the season,” Cullen added.
The former Vodacom Bulls skyscraper’s return is set to come when Leinster face Dragons on September 27, or a week later, when they face Benetton on October 5.
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