Springbok lock RG Snyman receives blockbuster offer – report

Leinster have reportedly offered Springbok lock RG Snyman a lucrative contract to make the move from Munster next season.

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As reported by The South African website, Munster have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup winner will leave the side at the end of the current campaign.

The 28-year-old second-rower has played just 10 matches for Munster, with injuries significantly hampering his availability.

He returned to full fitness in time to star for South Africa during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, scoring a try in the semi-final against England, but has been sidelined for Munster after sustaining an injury in the final.

If the 34-Test cap lock does make the switch to Leinster, he will link up with former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber.

Despite his lack of game time at club level, teams have lined up to secure his services from next season, with the Bulls and Sharks reportedly expressing their interest.

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However, Rugby Pass reports that Leinster’s offer blew all other suitors out of the water, offering him a contract worth €500 000 (R10 million) a season.

Leinster are well covered in the second row with Irish internationals James Ryan, Joe McCarthy and Ryan Baird on their books, as well as Springbok Jason Jenkins.

However, reports suggest that the Sharks are closing in on a deal with Jenkins, whose contract expires at the end of the season.

RG Snyman is set to fill the void left by Jenkins, who ironically also moved to Leinster from Munster and endured an injury-laden stint with the latter.