Injured Snyman sees surgeon but Munster have no plans to draft in replacements

RG Snyman of Munster leaves the field with an injury during the Guinness PRO14 Round 14 match between Leinster and Munster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

RG Snyman has had a first consultation with a surgeon after injuring his ACL ligament seven minutes into his debut for Munster against Leinster last Saturday, but a return date for the South African lock has not yet been identified.

Recovery from an ACL tear of the type suffered by the 25-year old could require anything between six months and a year of rehab post-surgery. Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham did state on Wednesday afternoon that it is “not good news” so far.