How RG Snyman's scars serve a constant reminder of Springbok 'desperation'

08 Sep 2023

Khanyiso Tshwaku

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Springbok lock RG Snyman.

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Springbok lock RG Snyman has two prominent scars on his left knee, with the surgical blemishes visible enough, even from an emotional perspective, to serve as a reminder of the path he's taken ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille.

Snyman, who has 28 Tests, played 23 between his 9 July 2018 debut against England at Ellis Park and the 2 November 2019 Rugby World Cup final against the same opponents in Yokohama.

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