VIDEO: Big Jim & RG - What makes SA so elite in sport?
Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok RG Snyman sat down with Jim Hamilton for a raw and honest interview.
Snyman opens up about the toughest four years of his life at Munster, the backlash from fans, and what kept him going.
The 30-year-old, capped 40 times by the Boks, revealed that when he was told by Munster they would not review his contract, he almost joined former Bok assistant coach Johan van Graan at Bath.
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However, Jacques Nienaber, the 2023 World Cup-winning Bok coach, convinced him to move to fellow Irish province Leinster instead.
That resulted in all the ‘abuse’ from disgruntled Munster fans.
He shares the cultural contrasts between South Africa and Ireland and what makes the Springboks feel unbreakable.
They also talk about the influence of Rassie Erasmus – the myth, the madness, and why players would run through walls for him.
It is a deep dive into pain, pride, and a World Cup warrior’s mindset.
Watch the full episode below!
* Source: The Big Jim Show
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