Philip Snyman

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Philip Snyman
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Full namePhilippus Albertus Borman Snyman
Date of birth (1987-03-26) 26 March 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Bloemfontein, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb)
School Grey College, Bloemfontein
University University of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2012 Free State Cheetahs 59 (95)
2008–2009 Griffons 6 (0)
2011–2012 Cheetahs 20 (5)
2011 Emerging Cheetahs 1 (0)
Correct as of 14 November 2018
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2018 South Africa Sevens 248 (346)
Correct as of 14 November 2018
Coaching career
YearsTeam
2022– Germany 7s
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Rugby World Cup Sevens
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 San Francisco Team competition
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team competition

Philippus Albertus Borman Snyman (born 26 March 1987) is a South African former rugby union player and is currently a coach in Germany. As a player, he was the captain of South Africa's National Rugby 7s Team, Blitzbokke. [1] He also played as a centre or winger for the Cheetahs in both Super Rugby and the Currie Cup.

Contents

He was a member of the South African Sevens team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Playing career

Super Rugby

Snyman replaced Andries Strauss who was suspended for a dangerous tackle on Lions lock Wikus van Heerden in 2012. [2]

Sevens

He made his sevens debut for the Blitzbokke at the 2008 Dubai Sevens. [3] He returned for the final two legs of the series in a bid to clinch the 2008–09 IRB Sevens World Series title, which South Africa eventually won. [4]

Snyman signed a two-year contract with the South African Sevens team from 2012 until 2014. [5] In 2013, he was included in the squad for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens. [6] Snyman suffered a knee ligament injury at the 2015 Hong Kong Sevens and was replaced by newcomer Carel du Preez for the rest of the series. [7]

Snyman was included in a 12-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. [8] He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Group B of the competition against Spain, scoring a try as South Africa won the match 24–0. [9] [10]

Snyman retired from playing in 2019 after a career ending back injury.

Coaching

Snyman is the head coach of the Germany national rugby sevens team. He guided them during the 2023 World Series Challenger tournament.

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References

  1. ↑ "Blitzbok captain Philip Snyman back to bolster the team in North America". 23 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Snyman named in Cheetahs team". SAPA. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "South Africa lose leader Powell to injury". World Rugby. 19 November 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "South Africa Sevens aim for perfect finish". World Rugby. 13 May 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Philip Snyman signs with Blitzbokke". supersport.com. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Kyle Brown back to command Springbok Sevens for Mission Moscow". South African Rugby Union. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 7 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Blitzbokke call up for uncapped Du Preez". ANA. 30 March 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named". South African Rugby Union. 14 July 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  9. ↑ "Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP)". Rio 2016. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2". World Rugby. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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