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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  • 301.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:12 pm

    Bok

    Ek moet ook scroll. Is al keelvol!

  • 302.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:13 pm

    Grote I’m not a “lady”

    Is that 38 one of those mini popguns?

  • 303.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:14 pm

    Dit is fokop om te scroll, Komaan Iggie boy maak dit reg seblief

  • 304.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:14 pm

    Dawn, wow not just malicious but also really smart thanx for the tip

  • 305.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:15 pm

    Katman

    Weapons of mass seduction are reserved for 2007 RWC in France. There they will be unleashed on :

    Daniel Carter
    Dmitri Yachvilli
    Jason Eaton
    Wynand Olivier
    Nicholas Brusque and
    Bryan Habana

  • 306.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:16 pm

    F5 werk nie! Dalk moet ek ctrl alt delete probeer…

  • 307.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:17 pm

    My celebrity womens XV:

    1.Paris Hilton – a true “loskop”
    2.Julia Roberts – greatest hooker (Pretty Woman)
    3.Nkosizana Zuma – the unmovable mamma
    4.Naomi Cambell – tall,black and bitchy
    5.Maggie Thatcher – the iron in the tight 5
    6.Whoopi Goldberg – resembles George Smith
    7.Winona Ryder – she’ll steal anything
    8.Nicole Ritchie – get’s around
    9.Amore Vittone – the Joost connection
    10.Irene Bester – for continuity
    11.Zola Budd – fearless tackler ask Mary decker
    12.Winnie Mandela – centre of attention
    13.Sharon Stone – has good basic instincts
    14.Flo-jo – pace and power
    15.Monica Lewinsky – safe under the highest balls

  • 308.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:17 pm

    SupaRugby en ou Grote drik net F5 ek fit nou van dwn geleer dit wat jou teug na die onder van die bladsy toe en “refresh” die bladsy

  • 309.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:17 pm

    Dawn

    No its a decent size and can stop anyone.

  • 310.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:17 pm

    Am filling in for Ig while he’s at lunch.

    F5 key to take you to end of posts.

    Am taking this to 1000 posts. SQL server is under threat.

  • 311.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:18 pm

    Dawn

    Wat doen F5? Hy refresh net by my!

  • 312.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:18 pm

    Thank you Dawn

  • 313.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:19 pm

    Ja fok, scrap the thank you. It does’nt work call Ig back from lunch.

  • 314.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:19 pm

    Jammer – hier is wat ek wou se – SupaRugby en ouGrote drik net F5, ek dit nou van dawn geleer dit vat jou terug na die onder van die bladsy toe en “refresh” die bladsy -

  • 315.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:21 pm

    Can’t disturb Ig from lunch he gone for quickie at the Tudor Hotel.

  • 316.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:21 pm

    supa get a decent browser. firefox should do. wait for the site to refresh before you scroll, it should then go automatically.

  • 317.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:21 pm

    Rasta Bha hahahaha :lol:

  • 318.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:23 pm

    Dawn, Met wie? *** Bull?

  • 319.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:24 pm

    Die probleem is nie wanner ek refresh nie. Dis wanneer ek post. Na my post moet ek wie 700 posts afscroll! Hy begin elke keer bo na my post. Is dit dan net myne?

  • 320.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:25 pm

    Sorry Ig, Sorry. Eks rerrig jammer moet my nie afskop nie, dit was net n grappie….. grappie julle HEHEHEHE…

  • 321.LoveJoy: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:25 pm

    LOUD NOISES!!!

    lol.. what a thread :p

  • 322.jondood: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:26 pm

    To refresh

    ctrl-r
    F5
    Click on refresh button browser.

    Right click on webpage and click on reload/refresh.

  • 323.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:26 pm

    Nee supa dis myne ok maar ek het geleer om dit te aanvaar soos die smiley storie ook.

  • 324.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:27 pm

    ctrl+end

  • 325.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:28 pm

    Dankie pale

  • 326.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:29 pm

    plesier bloem.

  • 327.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:30 pm

    Tx Pale

  • 328.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:31 pm

    Nou is die lewe vir my ‘n bietjie beter lol :)

  • 329.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:31 pm

    Pale

    Jy is n legend!

  • 330.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:32 pm

    Does anyone know the record for the most posts here on KEO?

  • 331.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:32 pm

    Nou gaan ek sommer baie stront post want ek hoef nie elke keer af te scroll nie! :evil:

  • 332.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:33 pm

    Had over a thousand the other day??

  • 333.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:33 pm

    I think a 1200 posts

  • 334.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:33 pm

    Dawn should know.

  • 335.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:33 pm

    Are there any rules on these posts?

  • 336.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:34 pm

    None whatsoever BDH

  • 337.ice01_wp: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:34 pm

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

  • 338.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:34 pm

    Bok

    Is nou eers n paar maande op site maar ek weet van n thread net onder 1100.

  • 339.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:35 pm

    Keo/Ig/Dawn

    I am still waiting for my virtual prize for being the 1000th poster on that day!!!!

  • 340.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:35 pm

    There are lots of rules but we don’t care about them.

  • 341.ice01_wp: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:35 pm

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

  • 342.jondood: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:35 pm

    You stupid mugs.

    No need to press ctrl just end.

    But the point is if you refresh the page while at the bottom it stays at the bottom with the new posts.

    **** sakes.

    Now I am moeg.

  • 343.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:36 pm

    White: I won’t pick Watson, Brits and BJ
    1590 comments

  • 344.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:36 pm

    How do you do the smiley’s guys?

  • 345.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    Thanx pale

  • 346.cab: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    lack of pace?

    this guy must have lost alot cos he was bloody quick when he played at centre. cant wait to see the bok team sheet.

    Visagie and Snyman are 2 old boys that will make a big difference to the depth of the squad.

  • 347.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    Jondood, Relax we got it sorted. Thank you for trying your best it did not go unnoticed.

  • 348.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    BokDieHard

    Try this without the brackets:

    (:roll:)

  • 349.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    place mouse on the smileys it should show the key.

  • 350.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:38 pm

    Kan ek julle geeks nog iets vra? Hoe kan ek n post copy as ek iets wil aanhaal wat iemand gese het. Ek het al probeer right klik en copy maar dit wil nie?

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