Torn ACL sidelines new Munster signing RG Snyman

Munster have received the worst possible news regarding the knee injury sustained to RG Snyman, with a scan revealing he has torn his ACL.

The South African was forced off the field against Leinster in their opening restart match in Dublin on Saturday, which the hosts won 27-25.

And now the province have confirmed the injury is as serious as they initially thought, ruling the Bok out of action for the foreseeable future.

“It has been confirmed that the province’s newest debutant, RG Snyman, sustained an ACL tear in the opening minutes of Saturday night’s Guinness PRO14 encounter against Leinster,” read a statement from Munster.

“The lock will meet with the specialist next to discuss surgery and management.”

Tuesday’s update was compounded by news that prop Dave Kilcoyne and lock Jean Kleyn have also been sidelined by injuries of their own.

“Dave Kilcoyne and Jean Kleyn have also been ruled out for the immediate future with both players requiring rehabilitation periods for respective ankle and neck ligament injuries,” it continued.

“The squad gathered at the HPC this morning to commence preparations for the Round 15 Guinness PRO14 encounter against Connacht, with players and coaches taking part in the next phase of the IRFU’s routine PCR testing.”