Eli Snyman signs for Benetton Rugby

Benetton Rugby have announced the arrival of Eli Snyman from the Blue Bulls.

The Zimbabwean-born 22-year-old attended the University of Pretoria where he represented Tuks and impressed the Blue Bulls coaching staff before being called into the Bulls U19 squad for the U19 Provincial Championship.

2016 saw him being included in the South African U20s squad for the 2016 Junior World Cup.

"We are delighted to have secured a young prospect with considerable technical and physical qualities, Snyman will come in July after finishing the season with the Bulls," commented Benetton sporting director Antonio Pavanello 

"Furthermore, next season will be more challenging than ever, considered the commitments of Six Nations and World Cup which surely our leaders will take part in the lineout. This is also why we need a player like Eli who can take charge of important management of the lineout. Snyman has also already played with Herbst and Negri: all of this can only facilitate its integration within the group."

📄🖋 Il Benetton Rugby è lieto di annunciare l’arrivo a titolo definitivo del seconda linea Eli Snyman proveniente dai Blue Bulls

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— Benetton Rugby 🦁 (@BenettonRugby) January 9, 2019