Snyman impressed by young Boks

Snyman impressed by young Boks

25 May 2006

Recalled Springbok back Andre Snyman is in awe at the young talent emerging in South Africa.

Snyman, still in shock after his surprise reinstatement to the Springboks, said he felt the future of Bok rugby was in good hands. He singled out Bulls centre Wynand Olivier and Sharks scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar as extra special talents.

“It’s amazing to watch these guys in action. The commitment and professionalism is incredible, but what struck me the most was the raw talent they have,” the 32-year-old told keo.co.za.

“There is plenty of young talent coming through and guys like Wynand and Ruan are coming on in leaps and bounds,” he said. “It’s an incredible opportunity for them to grow and show their skills.”

Snyman is expected to play on the wing when the Boks run out for the World XV game next weekend and is looking forward to the opportunity to get back to winning ways after playing the last of his 36 Tests at centre against New Zealand in 2003, losing 16-52.

It will be a dream come true after the midfielder turned wing thought his international career was over. “It was such a big surprise (to get the call from White). I didn’t expect to get in because Jake was building a solid unit with youngsters and depth in all positions.”

“While I earned most of my Test caps at centre I have been playing on the wing for two years at Leeds (Tykes) and I feel I can definitely add something to the cause.”

When questioned about the lack of pace, Snyman grinned: “If you look at Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa you talk of a difference of a fraction of a second in pace. It’s not all about out and out pace, but rather how you use it to get past the opposition.”

The Boks seem to have the midfield covered, but should injury intervene, Snyman would be more than happy to leap at the opportunity. “I’m just thrilled to be here and it’s such a great environment to be in. I’ll play wherever they put me.”

By Andrew Hollely, in Bloemfontein


692 Comments

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  • 451.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:19 pm

    No 450

  • 452.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:19 pm

    Damn too quick!!

  • 453.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:21 pm

    ROTFLOL RASTA

  • 454.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:21 pm

    Is a severe affliction wls.

    Brakeface – when you have an argument even remotely grounded in reality then come back to try to pick a fight and I’ll happily oblige.
    I have never accessed keo from home cause I have no broadband in place.
    wanker.

  • 455.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:22 pm

    Brakeface gfys

  • 456.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:22 pm

    So hows about those bulls hey?

  • 457.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:23 pm

    his is the Sky Dream Team named last night,it seems the poms at least respect Cobus Visagie:
    15 Matt Burke (Newcastle Falcons); 14 Tom Varndell (Leicester Tigers); 13 Mathew Tait (Newcastle Falcons); 12 Mike Catt (London Irish); 11 Tom Voyce (London Wasps); 10 Carlos Spencer (Northampton Saints); 9 Justin Marshall (LeedsTykes);

    1 Tony Windo (Worcester Warriors); 2 Mark Regan (Bristol Rugby); 3 Cobus Visagie (Saracens); 4 Danny Grewcock (Bath Rugby); 5 Ben Kay (Leicester Tigers); 6 Matt Salter (Bristol Rugby) (c); 7 Magnus Lund (Sale Sharks); 8 Juan-Manuel Leguizamon (London Irish).

  • 458.Andre_WP: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:23 pm

    Sies julle, dis hemel vaart dag en julle is so vieslik vandag. Lyk my meeste mense is vandag af. Net ons wat moet werk. Sien op iol , dat niemand gaan weg by die WP nie. Hulle gaan wag tot na die CC seisoen. Dis nou ‘n jammerte

  • 459.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:23 pm

    The Order of the Monarchs are at the Tudor Hotel having quickies.

  • 460.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:24 pm

    BDH. I’m going to Pamplona next year to run with the real ones.

  • 461.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:25 pm

    Lot of new zealanders in that sky dream team for english clubs

  • 462.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:25 pm

    461 is mine!

  • 463.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:26 pm

    Dawn, you have not answered my question.

  • 464.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:27 pm

    500 is mine

  • 465.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:27 pm

    sharky, She is no here.

  • 466.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:27 pm

    no=not

  • 467.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:27 pm

    Lets put money on who the last post will be i am guessing BRAITHWAITE

  • 468.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:27 pm

    500 is gonna be mine! :razz:

  • 469.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:28 pm

    Prov, het jy n bier gaan drink?

  • 470.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:28 pm

    i see corne krige is trying to convince cobus visagie to play for wp (and not for the world team) in his benefit match against the world XV. by the sound of things these guys are just planning one moerse party. apparently he has some big names coming to play for wp. maybe some these guys could stick around and play for the boks.

  • 471.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:28 pm

    500 here I come!!! think this is cheating?
    :twisted:

  • 472.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:29 pm

    Some useless trivia

    There have been 184 games played in Super 14 this year with 90 wins/losses and 4 draws.

  • 473.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:29 pm

    I think habana is waisted in the bulls setup

  • 474.Braithwaite: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:29 pm

    calm down minnie – rather flick to one of your favourite smut sites to cool off. I should have realise you can’t afford broadband when you’re on the dol….

  • 475.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:30 pm

    484

  • 476.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:30 pm

    Nee ou grote maar ek proe hom al in my mond….teen my keel af binne in my bloedstroom…. Bliksem ek het lanklaas van rugby gepraat….

  • 477.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:30 pm

    And what’s all this about rubbers and showers.

    I only need a shower when Ig talks geekspeak.

  • 478.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:31 pm

    My SA span

    1.Jimmy Abott (lyk soos n stut en ken rugby)
    2.Leon Schuster (sal opponente laat lag)
    3.Mike Schutte (moer sterk)
    4.Freitag (lekker lank)
    5.Hestrie Cloete (kan hoog-spring)
    6.Zuma (skelm en kan die balle steel)
    7.Steve (vir die volkslied vooraf)
    8.Eugene Trrblanche (sal n allblack opvo*)
    9.Baby Jake
    10.Waterkloof 4 (sal vrees by allblacks skep)
    11.Oscar Pistorius (bleddie vinnig)
    12.Madiba (k) (vir ervaring)
    13.Jorrie (enough said)
    14.Minki (vir die looks van die span)
    15.FW de klerk (vir support)

  • 479.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:31 pm

    Rugby, wats dit? Hier praat ons kak.

  • 480.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:31 pm

    Dink Wp gaan hierdie jaar die CC wen….Lag lag wen teen die Cheetahs…..in Bloem… :lol:

  • 481.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:31 pm

    Provvas as jy oor rugby wil praat ek weet nie of hierdie die beste plek is nie

  • 482.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:32 pm

    Dawn, Got your gun?

  • 483.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:32 pm

    Provvas met watse afrigter nogal?

  • 484.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:32 pm

    500 jou lekke jou ma!!
    :mrgreen:

  • 485.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:33 pm

    Braithewaite

    You poncy underside of a maggot.

    Don’t come in here and pick fights with seasoned bloggers.

    Be warned I have a gun.

  • 486.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:33 pm

    As always Provvas you shoot too early :lol:

  • 487.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:33 pm

    HY supa rugby mind your language never say Jorrie in public for **** sakes

  • 488.Jake_White: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:34 pm

    500?

    Anyone got anything rugby related to say?

  • 489.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:34 pm

    Dawn, I guy called coldwaterguppy was looking for you, told him to piss off.

  • 490.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:35 pm

    World XV squad:

    Backs: Carlos Spencer (Northampton; New Zealand), Bruce Reihana (Northampton; New Zealand), Justin Marshall (Ospreys; New Zealand), Mark Robinson (Northampton; New Zealand), Matt Burke (Newcastle; Australia), David Humphreys (Ulster; Ireland), Thomas Castaignede (Saracens; France), Fraser Waters (Wasps; England), Joe Roff (Kuboto; Australia), Isa Nacewa (Auckland Blues), Cedric Debrosse (Narbonne; France).

    Forwards: Christian Califano (Gloucester; France), Dave Hewett (Edinburgh; New Zealand), Andrea Lo Cicero (L’Aquila; Italy), Peter Bracken (Wasps), Mark Regan (Bristol; England), Raphael Ibanez (Wasps; France), Tom Palmer (Wasps; England), Cobus Visagie (Saracens; South Africa), Owen Finegan (Newcastle; Australia), Olivier Magne (London Irish; France), Sam Harding (Northampton), Xavier Rush (Cardiff; New Zealand), Toutai Kefu (Kuboto; Australia), Sebastian Chabal (Sale; France), Julien Pierre (Bourgoin).

  • 491.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:35 pm

    Ek dink Corne gaan na die World XV die idee kry hy moet ‘n comeback maak nadat hy geshape het teen kefu…. Dan het ons weer ‘n vuilgat kaptein wat headbutts uitdeel soos bolla soen uitdeel…. Coach…wel Fester sal net hhm en ahhh vir Corne so hy sal soort van player coach wees….met hierdie site as inspirasie!!

  • 492.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:35 pm

    DAWN what is you draem bok team.

  • 493.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:35 pm

    :roll: @ brakeface. So now I’m on the dole.
    Geez that was one fo the worst insults this site has ever seen.
    And I’m apparently surfing porn. :roll:

    You really are a bit of a tosspot arent you?

  • 494.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    500 – 8!! is mine!!

  • 495.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    Ou Grote. Shark, guppy, it depends on the size of the pond.

  • 496.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    500

  • 497.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    pylvak…

  • 498.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    500

  • 499.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    500

  • 500.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    500

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