Rollicking RG gets Munster praises for towering URC final showing: 'He's world class'

There's a video of Munster lock RG Snyman from Saturday's United Rugby Championship final against the Stormers where he snaffles a lineout throw with one hand.

Yes, it was an uncontested Munster throw-in with the Stormers looking to defend the maul, but it was a snapshot of how important the Bok lock is to their cause.

Snyman, who will remain in South Africa to join the Springbok training camp in Durban this coming week, has used the last leg of the URC to prove his recovery from two debilitating anterior cruciate ligament injuries that have curtailed his game-time over the past two years.

Absolutely ridiculous catch from RG Snyman. Hands like flypaper.#STOvMUN #URC pic.twitter.com/e28ERfyC95

Snyman came on for captain Peter O'Mahony on the half-hour mark, a move that forced Tadgh Beirne to flank, but with stunning success for the visitors.

Where they lost O'Mahony from a combative breakdown perspective, they gained lineout height and physicality that wasn't always easy for the Stormers to deal with.

Beirne said Snyman's role in the team must never be underestimated, from where his physical gifts are second to none.

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"He's unbelievable to have around the squad and for a man who has been incredibly unlucky with injuries, he's one of the most positive people I have come across," Beirne said.

"Since he's been back, he's brought experience and incredible physicality. The skill level that he possesses and the understanding that he has for the game is second to none.

"There are no surprises there and he's world-class. We're very lucky to have him in our squad. He's not just a great player, but an unbelievable person as well."

Rob Houwing |