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.â€
By Andrew Hollely, in Bloemfontein
692 Comments
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25 May 2006, 15:59 pm
Apparently Pienaar has a serious groin injury…
25 May 2006, 16:01 pm
Jondoods mother comes from the Azures
With her ***** all covered in sores
When she walks down the street
Dogs do lick the green meat
That hangs in festoons from her drawers.
25 May 2006, 16:01 pm
i think they are all having gender re-assignmentr surgery. its about time these guys get some Balls!
25 May 2006, 16:01 pm
Stay silent bob.
25 May 2006, 16:03 pm
April’s fool! or is it May’s fool! Dont worry guys, youre hero is fine! I was just a bit bored! :bored:
My Bad!
It is strange though, i made up a site and it actually existed! My sincere apologies…still why doesnt keo have any info on my story????? 
25 May 2006, 16:04 pm
Just in from News 24:
The apparent side to play:
1 Jannie du Plessis
2 Gary Botha
3 Eddie Andrews
4 Matfield
5 Danie Rossouw
6 Burger
7 Solly
8 Juan Smith
9 Ruan Pienaar
10 Jaco
11 Gaffie
12 Jean De Villiers
13 Jaque Fourie
14 Andre Snyman
15 Percy
25 May 2006, 16:04 pm
Silent Bob
thats not even funny, jondood must really have gotten under your skin?
25 May 2006, 16:07 pm
Suparugby have they tried giving Pienaar some garlic and a shower?
25 May 2006, 16:10 pm
we need his speed behind the pack, FDP is a great player, but they should reduce his ritalin dosage. get his fuse lit a bit.
25 May 2006, 16:11 pm
uhm, dunno if i should mention this, but there are only 2 black players in this team.
25 May 2006, 16:13 pm
I thought not so steady eddie had an injured shoulder?
25 May 2006, 16:14 pm
lol Redcard
Cheers guys! off to home
25 May 2006, 16:14 pm
1000 here we come.
25 May 2006, 16:16 pm
lol … wankers …
25 May 2006, 16:16 pm
Go Dawn, You good thing
25 May 2006, 16:18 pm
OG what you looking for?
25 May 2006, 16:19 pm
433 to go
25 May 2006, 16:19 pm
****
Tell your sister to keep the change.
25 May 2006, 16:19 pm
Guppy, you still around?
25 May 2006, 16:20 pm
Yeah not much to do at work.
25 May 2006, 16:21 pm
0u grote,
“dawn” indicates something coming up- not “going down”… methinks you are barking up the wrong tree..
25 May 2006, 16:22 pm
What?
25 May 2006, 16:23 pm
bluebarb, relax bro. I’m barking up no ones tree.
25 May 2006, 16:23 pm
Dawn’s mouth is like New York city.
She is also missing the twin towers, hence the love gap.
Gum chow galore.
25 May 2006, 16:25 pm
jondood,
she was violated by muslims?
25 May 2006, 16:25 pm
Classy. You don’t need the towers they just get in the way.
25 May 2006, 16:26 pm
bluebarb
LMAO
25 May 2006, 16:28 pm
There is a new post up. Venter to captain boks
25 May 2006, 16:30 pm
WTF/ News 24 recon it is either Matfield or Schalk.
25 May 2006, 16:31 pm
Looks like keo is putting his rep on the line again.
Somebody psot it here so we can talk about it on this thread.
25 May 2006, 16:31 pm
Read Andrew’s post at 16:24
25 May 2006, 16:34 pm
Wela Jondood.
CWS says I’m classy. Na na na na na.
I want that gun for you.
25 May 2006, 16:36 pm
I meant Bluebarb was not being classy.
I have not met you yet Dawn
25 May 2006, 16:37 pm
sorry Dawn
25 May 2006, 16:40 pm
I wrote the book on class.
25 May 2006, 16:42 pm
Dawn,
What was that “I’m not a lady” post early on?
Now u talking about being classy.
25 May 2006, 16:43 pm
I am sure you are Dawn.
25 May 2006, 16:45 pm
Guppy what u looking for?
25 May 2006, 16:47 pm
Well when I come back for a visit I might need some company. The Cape is a long way away from Durbs though. I might have to look up Shark girl instead.
25 May 2006, 16:56 pm
590 is mine!!
25 May 2006, 16:57 pm
That was a easy one. Ill get 600 tomorow afternoon.
25 May 2006, 16:58 pm
you the man
25 May 2006, 17:08 pm
is this post still going
25 May 2006, 17:11 pm
No mate it died.
25 May 2006, 17:12 pm
no go to the AJ thread
25 May 2006, 17:41 pm
596.
25 May 2006, 17:42 pm
597.
25 May 2006, 17:42 pm
598.
25 May 2006, 17:43 pm
599.
25 May 2006, 17:43 pm
600.
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