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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  • 601.katman: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 17:43 pm

    Now everyone can **** off home.

  • 602.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 17:49 pm

    Katman,

    Join us on the Aj thread.

  • 603.Braithwaite: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 19:00 pm

    finally some sense from the Katman,

  • 604.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 22:16 pm

    Hey Im last

    Cheers

  • 605.Andrew: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 00:22 am

    Kak, bloem.

    I’m last.

  • 606.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 07:09 am

    really?

  • 607.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 07:15 am

    I cant believe it IAM LAST YIPPEEE

  • 608.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 10:40 am

    Hah!

    All of you fools…

  • 609.katman: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 10:49 am

    Who?

  • 610.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 11:33 am

    you!

  • 611.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 12:29 pm

    :mrgreen:

  • 612.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 12:31 pm

    :mad:

  • 613.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 12:48 pm

    :shock:

  • 614.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 12:56 pm

    :roll:

  • 615.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 12:59 pm

    :evil:

  • 616.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:04 pm

    :twisted:

  • 617.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:26 pm

    Vinnie. My Cousin.

    Let’s get one thing straight. I will be the last to post on this thread. There is one thing i have plenty of, and that, more than experience, is stamina. :lol:

  • 618.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:39 pm

    618 : lol:

  • 619.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:39 pm

    :mrgreen:

  • 620.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:42 pm

    He who is last shall be first.

  • 621.Provvas: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:53 pm

    :razz:

    Province!

  • 622.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 13:55 pm

    Provvas

    Stay out of it. This is between me and my cousin Vinnie.

  • 623.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:01 pm

    Then get a room… :lol:

  • 624.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:02 pm

    RedCard

    Lol !!!!

  • 625.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:05 pm

    Dont worry I’ll be black!

  • 626.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:05 pm

    *sorry back :oops:

  • 627.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:22 pm

    Red

    Mooi man !!!!

  • 628.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:29 pm

    shhht…

  • 629.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    My cousin!! :grin:

  • 630.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 14:45 pm

    Greatness will come to those who persists.

  • 631.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 15:03 pm

    Patience is a virtue my man…

  • 632.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 15:27 pm

    Me win

  • 633.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 15:32 pm

    BokDieHard

    You will never win ! The glory will be mine ! I will never surrender ! I will fight you on the beaches. I will fight you in the air.

    Wait, what are you guys doing ? No, not the straight jacket again ! Noooooo !!!!!!

  • 634.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 15:37 pm

    Eveything comes to thsoe who wait… so says my zen master…

    Did i mention i was working night shift tonight? :lol: thats my austin powers laugh…

  • 635.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 15:54 pm

    Vinnie does your card beat 3G, laptop and insomnia?

  • 636.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:13 pm

    RedCard

    :lol:

  • 637.katman: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:16 pm

    So what’s happpening here, superheroes? Oh, did I just **** up the game?

  • 638.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:21 pm

    Kat

    :evil:

  • 639.DEE DAH: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:22 pm

    Just read the first few comments and had to add my piece. **** **** **** nobody died no great tragedy happened.
    Ian you are obviously a nazi in favour of censorship as for blasphemy do like the moslems and declare a fatwa and let the rest of us got on with our lives in peace. The world doesn’t have enough extremists I am glad you are available.

  • 640.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:26 pm

    Thanks Dee Dah.
    But if you managed to read the other 628 comments you would have realised many people share your feelings.

  • 641.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:28 pm

    Vinnie

    :rudebudkicksvinnieinthenuts:

  • 642.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:33 pm

    Oh balls man.

  • 643.DEE DAH: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:39 pm

    Soz Vinnie didn’t bother reading them but I just wanted to be heard

  • 644.Rudebud: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 16:40 pm

    Ok then

    :rudebudkicksvinnieintheballs:

  • 645.katman: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 17:06 pm

    uh?

  • 646.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 17:07 pm

    No worries Dee Dah…

    :mad:

  • 647.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 17:07 pm

    The smiley was for rudbeud who :takesitupthebum:

  • 648.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 17:19 pm

    Oh Ruuuuuuuuuddddddddddddebud….

  • 649.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 17:19 pm

    Oh ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuddddddddddddebuuuuudd.

  • 650.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2006, 17:19 pm

    650 is mine. I own 650 and this thread…

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