'Viking' RG Snyman gets new mean hairstyle

SPRINGBOK yster RG Snyman has made a bold change - trading in his menacing mohawk for a bad-ass buzz cut. 

Known affectionately by Bok fans as "the Viking", the no-nonsense forward is known for his crunching tackles and fearless style of play.

And he is looking a whole lot meaner with his nuwe skinhead look.

His Irish club, Leinster, showcased Snyman's new hairstyle on their Instagram page, asking fans, “Did you spot RG's new look?”

The response has been mixed, with some fans expressing concern that cutting off his hair might impact his sporting prowess.

User @rub_the_dub commented, “Hope he's not like Samson and cut his hair, cut his power 😮.”

In contrast, other fans embraced the change.

@mrseunice64 stated: “Still a Viking 🔥."

@zahnleanne added: “Anything he does is super cool!”

@mariusnielsen9288, praised the new look, saying, “Much better RG. 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”

Snyman, who stands at an impressive 2.06m tall, previously sported long blonde locks and a beard, contributing to his fierce Viking persona, with a tattoo of a Norse-inspired warrior on his upper arm to boot.

“I’ve always been fascinated by Viking history,” Snyman shared regarding his tattoo.

When it comes to setting hair trends, Snyman has always been on the ball. 

The Viking gave his Springboks teammates fresh new cuts following the Springboks' triumphant victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

In a celebratory spirit, several of Snyman's teammates, including Eben Etzebeth, Damian Willemse, Jasper Wiese, Cobus Reinach, and Jean Kleyn, had their hair cut by Snyman in a drunken revelry.

The players proudly sported makeshift mohawks during the countrywide trophy tour that followed.

Leinster will take on La Rochelle in the European Rugby Championship Cup at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.