URC Player Of The Round: Leinster's RG Snyman Dominates Connacht
URC Player Of The Round: Leinster's RG Snyman Dominates Connacht
Leinster dominates Connacht in the United Rugby Championship, with RG Snyman's world-class performance, including 8 offloads and 13 carries and a try
Round five of the United Rugby Championship was moving time for several teams in the league as several ‘bigger’ teams collapsed as underdogs claimed key wins.
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One big team that didn’t even flirt with the idea of allowing their competitors a glimmer of home was Leinster, who crushed rivals Connacht 33 – 12 on the road.
Dominating from the off, the men in blue were simply a class above their opponents, with their big-time players garnering all of the headlines.
No player had more of an influence than double World Cup winner RG Snyman, who was unplayable on the evening.
Pulling off a ridiculous eight offloads, thirteen carries, three line-out wins, and a try, the 6’10” and 130kg lock reaffirmed why the Dublin-based powerhouse was so keen to sign him heading into this season.
His physicality at the point of contact, power in the scrum, and ability to get the ball away with an offload fill a major need for Leinster.
On the one hand, he brings the hard edge that the Irish side seemed to lack in their three consecutive Investec Champions Cup final losses and URC semi-finals. On the other hand, his penchant for playing exciting attack rugby brings out the best in his skilful and creative teammates.
In summary, if Snyman stays fit which has long been his biggest challenge, Leinster will be nigh on impossible to beat this season in both competitions.
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