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

    Sorry seems to work even in brackets!!!

  • 352.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:39 pm

    Dawn you there? I miss you remeber me mamparra

  • 353.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:39 pm

    :roll:

  • 354.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:41 pm

    :)

    :frown:

    :roll:

    :sad:

    :evil:

  • 355.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:41 pm

    **** me it worked. Redcard you a legend all the other okes tried with all these long explanations.

  • 356.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:41 pm

    :sad:

  • 357.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:41 pm

    Waar kry ek n lys van alle beskikbare smileys? Ek ken klomp maar wie het dit uitgefigure of is daar n lys iewers? :grin:

  • 358.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:42 pm

    Okay i am not getting the smiley thing :)

  • 359.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    :)

  • 360.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    Okay i see mm now to find the more intersting ones >)

  • 361.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    I’m still waiting for IG to sort out this smiley:

    :diewpsuigeiers: but he doesn’t want to do anything :lol:

  • 362.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:43 pm

    :idea:

  • 363.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:44 pm

    Okay i see mm now to find the more intersting ones no thats not one =)

  • 364.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:44 pm

    BDH, Ek dink dit kort oefening.

  • 365.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:44 pm

    Ou Grote,

    Onthou om ‘n spasie te los of dalk ‘enter’ te druk na die characters.

  • 366.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:44 pm

    supa, selekteer wat jy soek(die teks moet “highlited” wees) en druk: ctrl+c, en dan ctrl+v om te paste.

  • 367.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:45 pm

    Nope. how about :(

  • 368.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:45 pm

    :mrgreen: :-) :mad: :lol: :roll: :) :grin: :shock: :oops: :twisted: :evil: :wink: :) :cool: :( :cry: :D :idea: :0: :( Ken julle nog?

  • 369.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:45 pm

    :) oops

  • 370.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:46 pm

    Snyman when Jake called :shocked:
    Lawrence after a scrum :embarassed:
    Skinstad all day :razz:

  • 371.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:46 pm

    I’m still waiting for IG to sort out this smiley:

    :diewpsuigeiers: but he doesn’t want to do anything

    Comment by RedCard : May 25, 2006 @ 2:43 pm

    Comment by rastafox : May 25, 2006 @ 2:43 pm

    Okay i see mm now to find the more intersting ones no thats not one =)

    Comment by BokDieHard : May 25, 2006 @ 2:44 pm

    BDH, Ek dink dit kort oefening.

    Comment by Ou Grote : May 25, 2006 @ 2:44 pm

    Ou Grote,

    Onthou om ‘n spasie te los of dalk ‘enter’ te druk na die characters.

    Comment by RedCard : May 25, 2006 @ 2:44 pm

    supa, selekteer wat jy soek(die teks moet “highlited” wees) en druk: ctrl+c, en dan ctrl+v om te paste.

    Comment by pale_toe : May 25, 2006 @ 2:44 pm

    Leave a comment
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  • 372.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:46 pm

    :{ hows this one

  • 373.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:47 pm

    That cop thing work :lol:

  • 374.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:47 pm

    Bloem, Het jy dit verloor ou pel?

  • 375.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:47 pm

    Dankie Pale!

  • 376.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:47 pm

    I mean copy :oops:

  • 377.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:47 pm

    Cool i get it :*****

  • 378.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:49 pm

    No no ***** smiley what about :embarresed

  • 379.Bloem Leeu: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:49 pm

    Grote

    Wie op die site het dit nie al klaar verloor nie?

    Ek het darem nie die hele blog ge copy nie :lol:

  • 380.pale_toe: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:50 pm

    ok, genoeg vir een dag, ek het werk om te doen!

  • 381.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:50 pm

    Nope okay will learn all the smileys, Did i hear SKINSTAD please anyone where is bobby or should i say BoB boy i miss that man

  • 382.suparugby: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:51 pm

    Dankie Pale!

    Comment by suparugby : May 25, 2006 @ 2:47 pm

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    Ha dit werk pale. Hoe kry die onderste kak weg. Hy copy als

  • 383.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:51 pm

    How can such talent just be lost so quickly and then present for top billing the HORROR

  • 384.Ou Grote: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:52 pm

    Bloem, Hoe kry jy dit reg?

  • 385.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:53 pm

    LOL supa wow i see 400 is close where do you think it will stop lets bet on it

  • 386.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:54 pm

    DAWN DAWN where are you 100 post can not be done by three people alone

  • 387.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:54 pm

    Bok, Just start betting on who will be the last person to post, then its like eveready it goes on and on and on…

  • 388.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:54 pm

    DAWN DAWN where are you 1000 post’s can not be done by three people alone

  • 389.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:56 pm

    399

  • 390.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:56 pm

    390…

  • 391.coldwatershark: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:56 pm

    284) What is a mamparra?

    Dawn could give me a groin strain anytime.

  • 392.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:56 pm

    Well i have realised maybe Keo needs to put the word rugby somewhere in his website name then maybe people will talk about rugby

  • 393.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:56 pm

    1. Os

  • 394.rastafox: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:57 pm

    2.Uli

  • 395.jondood: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:57 pm

    Buli

  • 396.jondood: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:57 pm

    Couli

  • 397.jondood: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:58 pm

    400

  • 398.jondood: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:58 pm

    399

  • 399.BokDieHard: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:58 pm

    ColdWater i dunno thats what Dawn called me, sorry Groins trains are exclusively for Springbok training camp attendees in bloemfontein

  • 400.Vinnie: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2006, 14:58 pm

    400 is mine

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