Munster boss Graham Rowntree 'surprised' by RG Snyman’s decision to join Leinster

SURPRISED: Head Coach Graham Rowntree surprised by RG Snyman's decision to join Leinster. Pic: Laszlo Geczo

Munster boss Graham Rowntree has admitted he was surprised by RG Snyman’s decision to join Leinster when his contract expires next summer.

The double World Cup-winning South Africa lock will depart Munster after four years with the province after being told by Rowntree there would not be a contract for him next season now that his fellow second row Jean Kleyn had become a Springbok international having previously qualified as an Irish-qualified player.