South Africa's captain John Smit holds the trophy as they celebrate after winning the international rugby union test series against the British Lions at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday July 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

South Africa's captain John Smit holds the trophy as they celebrate after winning the international rugby union test series against the British Lions at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday July 4, 2009.

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  1. South Africa's John Smit, left, and Victor Matfield celebrate their victory over New Zealand in the Tri Nations International rugby match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009.
  2. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa celebrates after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  3. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit, Bismarck du Plessis and Tendai Mtawarira of South Africa celebrates after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  4. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit and Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa celebrate after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  5. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa speaks to a Springboks staff member during the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  6. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa holds the Freedom Cup after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  7. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa looks on during the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  8. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa holds the Freedom Cup after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  9. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Victor Matfield of South Africa holds the Tri Nations trophy and team mate John Smit holds the Freedom Cup after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  10. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Percy Montgomery, John Smit, Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield of South Africa pose in the dresssing room with the trophy after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  11. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12, John Smit and Bakkies Botha of South Africa pose in the dresssing room with the trophy after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  12. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Jimmy Cowan of the All Blacks tackles John Smit of South Africa during the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  13. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Jimmy Cowan of the All Blacks tackles John Smit of South Africa during the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  14. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Jimmy Cowan of the All Blacks (L) tackles John Smit of South Africa as John Afoa (R) backs up during the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  15. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa gives instructions to his team during the Tri Nations Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
  16. HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Victor Matfield (L) holds the Tri Nations Trophy as John Smit holds Freedom Cup following their teams win in the rugby Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand. on September 12, 2009 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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