The imposing South African lock has already shown this season he possesses the vision to unlock the creativity of younger team-mates
RG Snyman celebrates scoring a try against his former club Munster during the BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Croke Park. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho
The exceptionally large South African lock has also shown many times this season that his vision and skill set can override pure physicality when needed. He knew exactly where everyone was, and because he had taken the time to slow down mentally, the opportunity arose. Of course, why not add a bit of trademark flair. The same could be said of Snyman.
Leinster's RG Snyman and David Hawkshaw of Connacht at the Dexcom Stadium. Snyman already sees the pass he wants to make before he takes contact. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho By simply spotting the opportunity and engaging the second defender with a strong carry, it opened up the offload. Carter released the offload and accepted the trade-off hit from the second defender, creating the line break.
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