Viking and his Valkyrie: RG Snyman elated after daughter’s birth

RG Snyman is on cloud nine after becoming a father for the first time. The Springbok and Leinster player welcomed daughter, Rooks Rose, with his wife, Saskia last month.

The towering rugby player -known as the “Viking” – is currently in rehabilitation over an ACL injury sustained earlier this year.

RG SNYMAN ELATED AFTER BECOMING A FATHER

On his Instagram account, RG SNyman has shared new pictures of himself and his newborn daughter, Rooks Rose.

In the pics, the “Viking” lovingly cradled his baby girl, born a month ago.

He captioned the post: “This is the best thing I’ve ever experienced. How amazing that I get to be her dad”.

He added: “She is incredible!”

Earlier this week, RG and Saskia – who live in Ireland, where he plays rugby for Leinster – celebrated a month of being parents.

BACK ON THE PITCH?

RG Snyman suffered a ruptured ACL in his right knee while playing for Leinster against Glasgow Warriors back in March.

With a lengthy rehabilitation, Leinster confirmed that RG had been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking to Ireland AM TV show in June, RG shared his disappointment in his third ACL injury

He said: “It’s difficult because it’s a long road and it’s hard to know what’s coming