RG Snyman 'getting stuck in' as Leinster debut looms

It's a hard watch for certain rugby fans in Ireland but RG Snyman was getting "stuck into mauls and scrums" at Leinster training on Monday afternoon.

The giant South African lock made the switch from Munster over the summer and although he won’t feature for Leinster in their BKT United Rugby Championship opener away to Edinburgh on Friday night, he’s on course to recover from a foot injury in the next two to three weeks.

A double World Cup winner with the Springboks in 2019 and 2023, he also helped Munster to the URC title in the 2022/23 season.

However, after joining Munster in 2019, Snyman (below) endured an injury-plagued four years in which he suffered two serious knee injuries.

"He took part in the forwards’ unit session so it’s one step closer in his progression to get back to full fitness," Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde told RTÉ Sport after training in sunny conditions in Dublin.

"It’s great to see him out there, he’s involved in everything and hopefully in the next couple of weeks we’ll see him train fully."

Leinster, Ireland and Lions number 8 Jack Conan says the team, who have gone three seasons without a trophy and were beaten in the last three Champions Cup finals, are excited about what the 29-year-old 6ft 9in, 20-stone lock will bring to the party.

"He’s a player of incredible talent and stature," said Conan, who is in line for a 149th appearance on Friday night (7.35pm).

"It’s not something we have too much of in Ireland, men of that size.

"Everyone saw what he can do with Munster in the opportunities he got and with South Africa so the lads are excited to have him here and add his value and his experience and to get to know him as well.

"He’s a very nice bloke, he’s very chilled. He’s been in rehabbing and