Springbok RG Snyman and Wife Saskia Welcome Baby Girl Rooks Rose in Ireland
- Springbok lock RG Snyman and his wife Saskia announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl
- The couple, who have been living in Ireland for more than five years, revealed their daughter's unique name
- RG Snyman has been sidelined with a serious knee injury and is not expected to return to the pitch until 2027
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Springbok lock RG Snyman has officially joined the ranks of girl dads. His wife, Saskia, announced on Instagram that the couple had welcomed their first child, a baby daughter named Rooks Rose.
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Saskia shared the news alongside photos of their newborn, writing: "Rooks Rose. She's here, and she's perfect."
The couple have been living in Ireland since 2020, when RG, nicknamed the "Viking" for his towering frame, signed with Munster. He later moved to Leinster in 2024. Having resided in Ireland for over five years, the Snymans are eligible for residency, and baby Rooks Rose may also qualify for Irish citizenship as the child of long-term legal residents.
Synman, who made his Springbok debut in 2018, has overcome injuries and a burn accident in 2021 that temporarily sidelined him from national selection. Despite these setbacks, he has reached impressive milestones, including his 50th Test cap, which coincided with a 24-13 victory over Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, ironically, his home ground with Leinster.
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi also celebrated a landmark, earning his 100th Test appearance against France, underscoring a period of achievements for South African rugby.
RG Snyman's road back to rugby
The joy of becoming a first-time father comes during a difficult period for the 30-year-old lock. Snyman ruptured the ACL in his right knee in March while playing for Leinster against Glasgow Warriors, ruling him out for the rest of the 2025/26 season. Leinster confirmed the injury shortly after it occurred.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has also confirmed that Snyman is among the long-term injured players expected to return only in 2027. Fellow Springbok Kwagga Smith, whose wife was also expecting around the same time, faces a similar timeline.
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Springboks players with daughters
With fatherhood now added to his life, Snyman joins a growing list of Springbok girl dads, including Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi. He and Kwagga Smith are also both first-time fathers, alongside teammates Vincent Tshituka and Edwill van der Merwe.
For now, Rooks Rose takes centre stage as the Snyman family settles into this new chapter of their lives in Ireland.
Rassie Erasmus shares a beautiful moment
Briefly News previously reported that Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus is embracing family time this festive season, offering fans a rare glimpse into his life away from rugby.
The 52-year-old shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram on Thursday, 18 December 2025, posing with his daughters and captioning it simply: “Love them so much.”
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