The decision by Leinster to give RG Snyman their player of the year award has divided fans on social media in the wake of his underwhelming effort in last Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup exit.
The Irish province were dumped out of the tournament at the semi-final stage, losing to Northampton in Dublin in a match they were fancied to win and qualify for their fourth successive final.
Signed from Munster for the 2024/25 season, Snyman’s form throughout the season has resulted in a contract extension for next season but the two-time Rugby World Cup winner was unable to rescue Leinster from their wounding 34-37 loss to the Saints.
Last weekend’s defeat ignited a boisterous blame game directed at head coach Leo Cullen….