Philip Snyman Explained

Philip Snyman
Full Name:Philippus Albertus Borman Snyman
Birth Date:26 March 1987
Birth Place:Bloemfontein, South Africa
School:Grey College, Bloemfontein
University:University of the Free State
Position:Centre / Wing
Years1:2008–2012
Apps1:59
Points1:95
Years2:2008–2009
Apps2:6
Points2:0
Years3:2011–2012
Apps3:20
Points3:5
Years4:2011
Apps4:1
Points4:0
Repyears1:2008–2018
Repteam1:South Africa Sevens
Repcaps1:248
Reppoints1:346
Ru Coachyears:2022–
Ru Coachclubs:Germany 7s
Clubupdate:14 November 2018
Repupdate:14 November 2018

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.

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. 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.[6]

Snyman was included in a 12-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. 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.[7] [8]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blitzbok captain Philip Snyman back to bolster the team in North America. 23 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Snyman named in Cheetahs team . 29 February 2012 . 27 April 2015 . SAPA .
  3. Web site: South Africa lose leader Powell to injury . 19 November 2008 . 27 April 2015 . .
  4. Web site: South Africa Sevens aim for perfect finish . 13 May 2009 . 27 April 2015 . .
  5. Web site: Philip Snyman signs with Blitzbokke . 30 October 2012 . 27 April 2015 . supersport.com .
  6. Web site: Blitzbokke call up for uncapped Du Preez . 30 March 2015 . 27 April 2015 . ANA . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622025027/http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/b3d9ac0047d5ae528bfedbb3b2826b37/BlitzbokkeundefinedcallundefinedupundefinedforundefineduncappedundefinedDuundefinedPreez-20153003 . 22 June 2015 . dead . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP) . 9 August 2016 . 9 August 2016 . Rio 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160809150703/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 . 9 August 2016 . dead .
  8. Web site: Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2 . 9 August 2016 . 9 August 2016 . World Rugby . https://web.archive.org/web/20160809151303/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23767 . 9 August 2016 . live.