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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  • 501.Jake_White: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:36 pm

    I think we can take the world in forwards, but backline is another story

  • 502.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    damnit 500

  • 503.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    500

  • 504.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    ********

  • 505.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    HA

  • 506.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    wd ou grote.

  • 507.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    507?

  • 508.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    damn, that was close!

  • 509.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    Vinnie, ignore him mate he talks **** most of the time :roll:

  • 510.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    500 jou naughty!!! :razz:

    And they say WP rugby is boring…. :shock:

  • 511.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    CONGRATS OU GROTE

  • 512.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:38 pm

    Yeah!!!

  • 513.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:38 pm

    ja coldwater, ive ntoiced.

    Not even interesting **** either.

  • 514.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:39 pm

    Thank you, thank you very much

  • 515.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:39 pm

    Dammit :evil:
    Oh well… I’m off to have say….500 beers!!!

    Cheers julle klomp palukas!!

  • 516.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:39 pm

    SHOULD women be welcome on this site?

  • 517.Jake_White: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:40 pm

    any of your ID numbers not begin with 9?

  • 518.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:40 pm

    I take on all comers.

  • 519.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:40 pm

    :lol JW. Good one.

  • 520.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:40 pm

    Looking at the head to heads of the Saders and Canes for Saturday:
    Saders vs Canes
    52 Tries Scored 40
    38 Conversions 27
    34 Penalties Scored 30
    1534 Ball Carries 1209
    246 Defenders Beaten 187
    7077 Metres Gained 5928
    1904 Passes Made 1415
    141 Offloads 116
    417 Kicks From Hand 397
    175 Lineouts Won 168
    40 Lineouts Lost 58
    1307 Tackles Made 1292
    151 Tackles Missed 154
    197 Turnovers Conceded 180
    138 Penalties Conceded 150
    2 Yellow Cards 3

  • 521.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:41 pm

    Cant see thge saders letting this one slip Im afriad.

  • 522.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:41 pm

    BDH.

    Off course they are allowed.

  • 523.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:41 pm

    Jake W

    Myne begin nie met 9 nie!!!

  • 524.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:41 pm

    Ou Grotto, what is post 498 about you prick :cool:

  • 525.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:42 pm

    GO CANES

  • 526.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:43 pm

    Cold

    498 says 500

  • 527.bluebarb: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:43 pm

    cheers provvas,
    pasop vir die Bulls fans ou bees.

  • 528.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:44 pm

    489 sorry :oops:

  • 529.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:44 pm

    Yes i agree women should be welcome What about *** s should they be welcome

  • 530.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:44 pm

    But seriously.

    The Tudor Hotel is pay-by-the-hour.

    The Monarchs budget has just been blown.

  • 531.bluebarb: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:44 pm

    BDH,
    should Stormer fans be allowed on this site?

    thats the question. mind you it boils down to the same thing?

  • 532.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:45 pm

    530

  • 533.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:46 pm

    Eis h low blow Blue barb but you have a point

  • 534.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:46 pm

    Lees nou net op rugbyfuture site Pienaar is beseer! Ag nee! Hy is blykbaar uit vir 6 weke! Damn!

  • 535.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:46 pm

    BDH

    *** Bull is always good for a few laughs. So I say yes allow them.

  • 536.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:47 pm

    Blue Barb, I think you mean she men?

  • 537.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:48 pm

    Is jy ernstig supa?

  • 538.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:48 pm

    Father Paddy passes Father Murphy every Monday on their way to the market and greet each other.

    Alas one Monday Father Paddy comes walking along.

    Father Murphy:”Oi Father Paddy what has happened to yer bicycle?”

    Father Paddy:”I’m afraid it appears to have been stolen.”

    Father Murphy:”That happened to me years ago,but I managed to get mine back by preaching the Ten Commandments and really labouring on Thou Shalt Not Steal,the next morning my bicycle had been returned”

    Father Paddy thanks him for the advice and tootles off.A week later they cycle past one another again.

    Father Murphy:”Oi Father Paddy I see it seems to have worked for you too?”

    Father Paddy:”Aye Father Murphy,but not quite like you said.I preached the Ten Commandments with fire and brimstone and as I reached Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,I remembered where I left my bicycle.”

  • 539.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:49 pm

    Supa,

    I have been out of the country a while can you translate beseer?

  • 540.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:50 pm

    supa good thing someone is keeping tabs on rugby news!!!!

    coldwaterguppie

    beseer = injured

  • 541.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:50 pm

    Guppy

    Beseer = injured

  • 542.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:51 pm

    444

  • 543.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:52 pm

    = 444

  • 544.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:53 pm

    #####################

  • 545.Silent Bob: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:54 pm

    I LAY UPON A GRASSY BANK
    MY HANDS WERE ALL A QUIVER
    I SLOWLY UNDID HER SUSPENDER BELT
    AND HER LEG FELL IN THE RIVER

    A poem by Sir Paul McCartney

  • 546.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:55 pm

    where is the story on that site? It does not appear on any of the others.

    Sa rugby recon “In the training session so far, it seems as if Du Plessis (who was invited to the camp as precautionary measure) and Ruan Pienaar (scrumhalf) could both be in action against the star-studded World Team. “

  • 547.bluebarb: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:55 pm

    coldwater,
    thats why I’m so worried about John Smit’s mysterious groin surgery….

  • 548.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:56 pm

    :lol: Bluebarb

  • 549.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:56 pm

    Wa is almal nou? Raak nou stil hier? Ek raak bang! :scared:

  • 550.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 15:57 pm

    Keo,
    Phone Andrew and get the inside scoop.

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