Eli Snyman
Zimbabwe-born South African rugby union footballer
Eli Colin Snyman (born 25 January 1996) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player for Irish team Ulster. He previously played for English Premiership Rugby side Leicester Tigers between 2021 and 2023. He also played for Benetton between 2019 and 2023 and for the Bulls and Blue Bulls in South Africa. In January 2026, Ulster Rugby announced that Snyman had signed a 2 year contract with the club which will commence in Summer 2026. His regular position is lock.
Rugby union career
2009–2014 : Schoolboy rugby union
Snyman was born in Harare, where he attended St. John's Preparatory School. In 2009, he was selected to represent Zimbabwe's Under-13 side in the South African Craven Week competition, starting all four of their matches in Kimberley.
At secondary school level, he attended St. John's College, and was once again selected to represent Zimbabwe at the Craven Week competition for high schools in 2014.
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