Crocked lock set for year-end Munster return but Bok picture less clear

Springbok and Munster lock RG Snyman still hasn't made his return from injury for Munster in the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship.

A key member of Rassie Erasmus's world champions in 2019, since his move to Ireland, Snyman has been beset by injury, so much so that he has only played 54 minutes for the Irish franchise over two seasons.

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According to the Munster website, Snyman will only return to action in December, following a routine consultation with his surgeon last week. 

Whether he remains in the Springbok picture for the 2023 tournament is up for conjecture, especially based on comments by Erasmus.

"The last time RG played for us was at the World Cup," said Erasmus said recently 

"He has been in camp with us and spent a week or two with us, just to get up to speed with the way we do things, but then he gets another (injury) setback. 

"At some stage, we have to start wondering if RG will make it to the World Cup."

Snyman has played 23 times in green and gold, scoring one try. 

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