Leinster's RG Snyman has been voted the BKT URC's Players' Player of the Season, capping off an impactful debut campaign at the province.
The giant second row has been integral to Leinster's run to the semi-finals, playing 13 games and scoring two tries.
A powerful ball-carrier at 6ft 9in, the lock's 40 offloads - second overall in the URC - highlights his ability as a dual threat in attack.
The award, which is voted for by the captains and vice-captains of each team in the URC, has previously been won by Munster's Jack Crowley, Leinster's Dan Sheehan and Stormers' back row Evan Ross.
Snyman, who has agreed a contract extension to remain at Leinster next season, joined the province last summer following four years at Munster, where a series of knee injuries, and a shoulder surgery after the World Cup in 2023, left him unable to make a significant impact at Thomond Park.
The 30-year-old (below) has already played 20 games in all competitions for Leinster this season, matching his total from four years at Munster.
Meanwhile, Zebre Parma's Massimo Brunello has been named Coach of the Season, with the award voted for by the league's head coaches.
Brunello has transformed Zebre Parma this season, leading them to victories over Munster, Ospreys and Dragons at home, as well as famous away wins against Ulster and Edinburgh.
Their away win against Ulster ended a four-year wait for a victory on the road, and was backed up the following week with another win away against Edinburgh.
Previous winners of this award include Graham Rowntree last season, and Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith back in 2022/23.
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