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He made his sevens debut for the [[South Africa national rugby sevens team|Blitzbokke]] at the [[2008 Dubai Sevens]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.worldrugby.org/news/23760 |title=South Africa lose leader Powell to injury |date=19 November 2008 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |website= |publisher=[[World Rugby]] }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.worldrugby.org/news/24210 |title=South Africa Sevens aim for perfect finish |date=13 May 2009 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |website= |publisher=[[World Rugby]] }}</ref> |
He made his sevens debut for the [[South Africa national rugby sevens team|Blitzbokke]] at the [[2008 Dubai Sevens]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.worldrugby.org/news/23760 |title=South Africa lose leader Powell to injury |date=19 November 2008 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |website= |publisher=[[World Rugby]] }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.worldrugby.org/news/24210 |title=South Africa Sevens aim for perfect finish |date=13 May 2009 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |website= |publisher=[[World Rugby]] }}</ref> |
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Snyman signed a two-year contract with the South African Sevens team from 2012 until 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.supersport.com/rugby/sevens/news/121030/Philip_Snyman_signs_with_Blitzbokke |title=Philip Snyman signs with Blitzbokke |date=30 October 2012 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |website= |publisher=supersport.com }}</ref> In 2013, he was included in the squad for the [[2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens]].<ref name="Kyle Brown back to command Springbok Sevens for Mission Moscow">{{SA Rugby Article | id=1982634 | leagueid=1474 | title=Kyle Brown back to command Springbok Sevens for Mission Moscow | date=20 June 2013 | accessdate=6 June 2016 | url=http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=1982634&leagueid=1474 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607175948/http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=1982634&leagueid=1474 | dead-url=yes | archivedate=7 June 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/b3d9ac0047d5ae528bfedbb3b2826b37/BlitzbokkeundefinedcallundefinedupundefinedforundefineduncappedundefinedDuundefinedPreez-20153003 |title=Blitzbokke call up for uncapped Du Preez |date=30 March 2015 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |
Snyman signed a two-year contract with the South African Sevens team from 2012 until 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.supersport.com/rugby/sevens/news/121030/Philip_Snyman_signs_with_Blitzbokke |title=Philip Snyman signs with Blitzbokke |date=30 October 2012 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |website= |publisher=supersport.com }}</ref> In 2013, he was included in the squad for the [[2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens]].<ref name="Kyle Brown back to command Springbok Sevens for Mission Moscow">{{SA Rugby Article | id=1982634 | leagueid=1474 | title=Kyle Brown back to command Springbok Sevens for Mission Moscow | date=20 June 2013 | accessdate=6 June 2016 | url=http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=1982634&leagueid=1474 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607175948/http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=1982634&leagueid=1474 | dead-url=yes | archivedate=7 June 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/b3d9ac0047d5ae528bfedbb3b2826b37/BlitzbokkeundefinedcallundefinedupundefinedforundefineduncappedundefinedDuundefinedPreez-20153003 |title=Blitzbokke call up for uncapped Du Preez |date=30 March 2015 |accessdate=27 April 2015 |publisher=ANA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622025027/http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/b3d9ac0047d5ae528bfedbb3b2826b37/BlitzbokkeundefinedcallundefinedupundefinedforundefineduncappedundefinedDuundefinedPreez-20153003 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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===2016 Summer Olympics=== |
===2016 Summer Olympics=== |
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Snyman was included in a 12-man squad for the [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Summer Olympics]] in Rio de Janeiro.<ref name="Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named">{{SA Rugby Article | id=3615014 | leagueid=3034 | title=Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named | date=14 July 2016 | accessdate=9 August 2016 | url=http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=3615014&leagueid=3034 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809145657/http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=3615014&leagueid=3034 | dead-url=yes | archivedate=9 August 2016}}</ref> He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Group B of the competition against [[Spain national rugby sevens team|Spain]], scoring a try as South Africa won the match 24–0.<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP) |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=9 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809150703/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 |archivedate= 9 August 2016 | |
Snyman was included in a 12-man squad for the [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Summer Olympics]] in Rio de Janeiro.<ref name="Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named">{{SA Rugby Article | id=3615014 | leagueid=3034 | title=Rugby Sevens squad for Olympics named | date=14 July 2016 | accessdate=9 August 2016 | url=http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=3615014&leagueid=3034 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809145657/http://www.sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=3615014&leagueid=3034 | dead-url=yes | archivedate=9 August 2016}}</ref> He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Group B of the competition against [[Spain national rugby sevens team|Spain]], scoring a try as South Africa won the match 24–0.<ref name="Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP)">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 |title=Men Schedule & Results – Olympic Rugby Sevens (RSA–ESP) |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=9 August 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809150703/https://www.rio2016.com/en/rugby-sevens-mens-pool-b-ru-3 |archivedate= 9 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2">{{Cite web |url=http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23767 |title=Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2 |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=9 August 2016 |publisher=World Rugby |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809151303/http://www.worldrugby.org/match/23767 |archivedate=9 August 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Full name | Philippus Albertus Borman Snyman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 26 March 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Grey College, Bloemfontein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | University of the Free State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Philippus Albertus Borman Snyman (born 26 March 1987) is a South African rugby union footballer. He is the current captain of South Africa's National Rugby 7s Team, Blitzbokke.[1] He also plays 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.
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]
2016 Summer Olympics
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]
References
- ^ https://www.biznews.com/rugby/2018/02/23/blitzbok-philip-snyman-north-america/
- ^ "Snyman named in Cheetahs team". SAPA. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "South Africa lose leader Powell to injury". World Rugby. 19 November 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "South Africa Sevens aim for perfect finish". World Rugby. 13 May 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "Philip Snyman signs with Blitzbokke". supersport.com. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Blitzbokke call up for uncapped Du Preez". ANA. 30 March 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Olympic Games Men's Sevens, Match 2". World Rugby. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
External links
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Philip Snyman". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- Philip Snyman at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Philip Snyman at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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- Living people
- 1987 births
- South African rugby union players
- Rugby union centres
- Cheetahs (rugby union) players
- Free State Cheetahs players
- Sportspeople from Bloemfontein
- White South African people
- Afrikaner people
- University of the Free State alumni
- South Africa international rugby sevens players
- Rugby sevens players at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Olympic rugby sevens players of South Africa
- Olympic bronze medalists for South Africa
- Olympic medalists in rugby sevens
- Medalists at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- South African rugby union biography stubs