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 eight offloads, 13 carries and a try.
Round 5 of the United Rugby Championship was moving time for several teams in the league. Several ‘bigger’ teams collapsed, while underdogs claimed key wins.
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One big team that didn’t even flirt with the idea of allowing its competitors a glimmer of hope was Leinster, which crushed rival 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, 13 carries, three line-out wins and a try, the 6-foot-10 and 130-kilogram 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 the Irish side seemed to lack in its three consecutive Investec Champions Cup final losses and URC semifinals. On the other hand, his penchant for playing exciting attack rugby brings out the best in his skillful and creative teammates.
In summary, if Snyman stays fit, which long has been his biggest challenge, Leinster will be nigh on impossible to beat this season in both competitions.
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