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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>


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 |website= |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 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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>


===2016 Summer Olympics===
===2016 Summer Olympics===


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 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</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 |deadurl=no}}</ref>
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>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:04, 25 September 2019

Philip Snyman
Full namePhilippus Albertus Borman Snyman
Date of birth (1987-03-26) 26 March 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthBloemfontein, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb)
SchoolGrey College, Bloemfontein
UniversityUniversity of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
Current team South Africa Sevens
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2012 Template:Rut Free State Cheetahs 59 (95)
2008–2009 Template:Rut Griffons 6 (0)
2011–2012 Template:Rut Cheetahs 20 (5)
2011 Template:Rut Emerging Cheetahs 1 (0)
Correct as of 14 November 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–present South Africa Sevens 248 (346)
Correct as of 14 November 2018
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  Südafrika
Rugby World Cup Sevens
Bronze medal – third place 2018 San Francisco Team competition
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team competition

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

  1. ^ https://www.biznews.com/rugby/2018/02/23/blitzbok-philip-snyman-north-america/
  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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