RG Snyman

RG Snyman
Snyman playing in 2017
Full nameRudolph Gerhardus Snyman
Date of birth (1995-01-29) 29 January 1995
Place of birthPotchefstroom, South Africa
Height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Weight131 kg (20.6 st; 289 lb)
SchoolAfrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Youth career
2008–2014 Blue Bulls
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Blue Bulls 23 (5)
2015–2019 Bulls 49 (10)
2017–2020 Mie Honda Heat 19 (30)
2020–2024 Munster 20 (30)
2024– Leinster 22 (20)
Correct as of 13 June 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 South Africa Schools 3 (0)
2015 South Africa Under-20 5 (0)
2016 South Africa 'A' 3 (0)
2018– South Africa 39 (10)
Correct as of 16 November 2024
Medal record
Men's Rugby 15's
Representing  South Africa
Rugby World Cup
2019 JapanSquad
2023 FranceSquad

Rudolph Gerhardus Snyman (born 29 January 1995) is a South African rugby union player who plays as a lock for Irish United Rugby Championship club Leinster and the South Africa national team. Snyman was part of the South Africa team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023, and is widely known as 'The Viking' among fans and teammates in reference to his appearance.