RG Snyman out for season with ACL injury

RG Snyman will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his ACL in Leinster’s recent United Rugby Championship defeat to Glasgow.

The injury rules the South Africa second row out of the remainder of Leinster’s campaign and also affects his international availability in the months ahead.

RG Snyman ACL Injury Ends Season

Snyman suffered the injury during Leinster’s recent URC loss to Glasgow, with the club confirming that the second row has re-ruptured his ACL.

The setback brings an early end to his season and leaves Leinster without an experienced forward during the closing stages of their domestic and European campaigns.

Leinster Face Champions Cup And URC Blow

The injury means Snyman will miss Leinster’s Champions Cup last-16 clash against Edinburgh. He will also be unavailable for the remainder of Leinster’s United Rugby Championship run-in, reducing the squad’s options in the second row at a key point in the season.

South Africa Fixtures Also Affected

Snyman’s injury is also set to impact South Africa’s schedule later this year. He will miss the Nations Championship games in July and is now a doubt for the November internationals.

Ahead of Leinster’s upcoming meeting with Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium on Easter Sunday, James Ryan is due to be further assessed, with a decision on his fitness expected later in the week.