With the recent announcement of the contracted Springbok group, focus is slowly starting to shift to the international test season with one burning question…
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With the recent announcement of the contracted Springbok group, focus is slowly starting to shift to the international test season with one burning question…
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The Sharks have confirmed the appointment of John Smit as CEO of the union.
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Springbok rugby star John Smit is poised to make a spectacular return to the Shark Tank as the new chief executive of the Sharks, replacing veteran administrator Brian van Zyl.
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EXCLUSIVE: John Smit ended his international rugby career as the most capped South African ever, having played 111 times for the Springboks, 83 of those as captain – itself a world-record feat. Mar 15, 2012 1 comments 0 New colours: Smit now plays for Aviva Premiership side Saracens in England. Despite seeing his place in the...
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A world team loaded with several Springboks will line up against the Sharks later this year for John Smit‘s farewell match.
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The leader of the Stormers, Schalk Burger, is the right man to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.
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A year ago, John Smit was contemplating his future, post-World Cup and it did not involve rugby. Now, the 2007 World Cup-winning Springbok captain is set to pen the final chapter in his stellar rugby career and it involves the small matter of playing for English champions Saracens. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:17 The...
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The South African Rugby Union paid tribute to Springbok captain John Smit and vice-captain Victor Matfield today, following their retirement from international rugby.
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I had to re-post this article here because as I read it, I wondered why no respected SA journalist could come up with a fitting tribute like this.
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The importance of a 22-man game was never more evident than when the Springboks scraped past Samoa on Friday – which reminded me of a famous line in a very popular video game in the 1990′s.
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John Smit has moved to the bench while Frans Steyn retains the number 12 jersey ahead of Jean de Villiers.
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Bok coach Peter de Villiers confirmed that John Smit will play no part in the Springboks final Pool D match against Samoa.
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It is way too early to start hitting the panic buttons after the Springboks narrow win over Wales on Sunday.
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Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit admitted to being overwhelmed by the Fans’ Farewell to the Springbok team on Thursday.
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The following column are the thoughts of Kate Nokwe and re-published here with her kind permission.
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Former Springbok prop Ollie le Roux says there should be no place for John Smit in South Africa’s 22-man line-up.
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Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Series Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth.
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The Springbok selectors have added Patrick Lambie, Lwazi Mvovo and Chiliboy Ralepelle to the training squad for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
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Springbok skipper John Smit says he is determined to inspire Saracens to back-to-back Aviva Premiership titles when he joins the English champions at the end of the Rugby World Cup in October on a two-year deal.
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Sharks coach, John Plumtree, brought some interesting changes about to his team that went down to the Bulls last weekend.
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Here is the latest rugby news from around the world.
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News24 columnist, Gary Boshoff, believes the Springboks will go to the World Cup with confidence given the announcement as Smit and Matfield as the leaders of the squad.
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John Smit, the most capped Test captain in history, was on Monday confirmed as Springbok captain for the 2011 international season.
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The latest rugby news from around the world.
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A great display in his favoured position by John Smit will no doubt give Sharks coach, John Plumtree, a lot to think about on his selection at hooker as they are about to face the top SA Franchise.
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It is becoming increasingly obvious that Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, is starting to push the panic buttons.
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Adnaan Mohamed caught up with Springbok coach Peter de Villiers a couple of days before he names his first training group.
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