Great news for Bok fans as Snyman nears Munster return

World Cup-winning Springbok lock RG Snyman looks to be on track to make his return for Munster in the new year, the Irish club has announced.

While Munster hoped Snyman would return over the festive season, the timeline has been adjusted to the new year.

Snyman has played just four games for Munster over two years and has yet to play for the Springboks since helping them win the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

In 2020, he suffered his first cruciate injury eight minutes into his Munster debut against Leinster. During his recovery, he sustained burns in a firepit accident in June 2021, further delaying his return.

He completed his recovery and made his second appearance for the side in September 2021 and featured twice off the bench before a second cruciate injury in his third game back against the Scarlets.

He is still battling back from that second cruciate injury after suffering a setback in his recovery earlier this season.

Speaking ahead of the United Rugby Championship clash with Leinster, attack coach Mike Prendergast said a return date had not been pencilled in, but the medical staff have provided positive updates on the 27-year-old.

"Things are positive; that's kind of the overall message that we've been getting," said Prendergast.

"We're all excited that he will be back into the new year because bringing a world-class player like that can do a lot to your game. Overall, things are moving forward, which is great and positive."

Despite Snyman's struggles with fitness, Munster extended his contract last January to keep him at the province until at least 2024.