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John Smit

  1. Du Plessis gets chance to shine
    iAfrica.com logo iAfrica.com 5 hours ago

    Du Plessis will begin a new chapter in his career this season with John Smit's shadow no longer hanging over him at the Sharks and no tricky questions at press conferences about who should wear the number 2 jersey at national level. At the same time,...

  2. Meyer and Div too similar?
    News24 1 day ago

    Patrick Lambie who clearly stands out as the country’s number one talent at flyhalf and who, in my opinion, should start playing in this position for the Springboks, sooner rather than later. How will Meyer deal with this conundrum? It has the potential...

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    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: John Smit and Roxane Smit arrive at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on February 6, 2012 in London, England.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: John Smit and Roxane Smit arrive at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on February 6, 2012 in London, England. View Photo »

  4. Even though Schalk Brits won’t be playing they can bring in the likes of John Smit, who won the World Cup in 2007 and is a great player. He’s a different type of player, but he is still very good in the set-piece and mobile around the park with the ball in hand. He will pose a different sort of challeng...
    – Jim Mallinder SOURCE: Northampton Chronicle & Echo 2 months ago
  5. Sarries take sting out of Wasps
    Times Series logo Times Series 3 days ago

    The second half lacked the excitement of the previous 40 minutes but both sides exchanged penalties as Saracens ground out another crucial away win. John Smit took over the captaincy for the Premiership champions as he partnered Carlos Nieto in the...

  6. Wasps v Saracens (Sun)
    BBC News logo BBC News 4 days ago

    Wasps make 10 changes to their starting side as they look to reverse their poor Premiership run of form. Nick Robinson, Riki Flutey, Dom Waldouck, Marco Wentzel and Jonathon Poff all start with Wales wing Tom Prydie and England scrum-half Joe Simpson...

  7. Team named to face Wasps
    Saracens logo Saracens 5 days ago

    Premiership action on Sunday with a trip to Adams Park to face Wasps. In team news ahead of the Round 14 clash, Alex Goode and Andy Saull both return to the team after international duty and are named in the starting line-up, while with Steve Borthwick...

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago
    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit (L) and his wife Roxane attends the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit (L) and his wife Roxane attends the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England. View Photo »

  9. John Smit one handed catch vs the Wallabies
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  10. Boy George
    Sky Sports logo Sky Sports 5 days ago

    Saracens announced they would be signing World Cup-winning captain John Smit, rising star Jamie George could have been forgiven for feeling a little pushed out. With the impressive Schalk Brits having established himself as the first-choice hooker at...

  11. Clarkie's first-placed preview: RSA
    Fox Sports Australia logo Fox Sports Australia 5 days ago
    Bekker-Burger

    Main Man: Schalk Burger. It seems as though Burger has been around forever, so it’s hard to believe the Stormers skipper still sits on the right side of 30. He could have followed the leads of fellow Springboks veterans Bakkies Botha, John Smit and...

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About John Smit

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John William Smit (born 3 April 1978 in Pietersburg, South Africa) is the 50th and current captain of the South African national rugby union team, the Springboks. He has played most of his career as a hooker, but played twice for the Springboks off the bench as a prop prior to the South Africa coaching staff's decision to use him as a tighthead... Full Article

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit (L) and his wife Roxane attends the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.
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  1. LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit (L) and his wife Roxane attends the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit (L) and his wife Roxane attends the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.

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  2. South African rugby player John Smit arrives for the Laureus World Sports Awards in London, Monday Feb. 6, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    South African rugby player John Smit arrives for the Laureus World Sports Awards in London, Monday Feb. 6, 2012.

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  3. LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former Springbok Captain, John Smit poses as he attends the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club's Lions Centre ahead of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 6, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former Springbok Captain, John Smit poses as he attends the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club's Lions Centre ahead of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 6, 2012 in London, England.

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  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Laureus Sport for Good Foudation Academy member Morne Du Plessis sits with Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit and his wife Roxane as they attends the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club's Lions Centre ahead of the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Laureus Sport for Good Foudation Academy member Morne Du Plessis sits with Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit and his wife Roxane as they attends the Laureus Sport for Good Youth Festival at Millwall Football Club's Lions Centre ahead of the...

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  5. LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Rugby player John Smit and guest attend the Laureus Welcome Party as part of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the OXO Tower on February 5, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Rugby player John Smit and guest attend the Laureus Welcome Party as part of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the OXO Tower on February 5, 2012 in London, England.

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  6. WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: John Smit of Saracens (L) tackles Chris Pennell of Worcester during the LV=Cup Round 3 match between Saracens and Worcester Warriors at Vicarage Road on January 29, 2012 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: John Smit of Saracens (L) tackles Chris Pennell of Worcester during the LV=Cup Round 3 match between Saracens and Worcester Warriors at Vicarage Road on January 29, 2012 in Watford, England.

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  7. WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: John Smit of Saracens looks on during the Heineken Cup Pool 5 match between Saracens and Biarritz Olympique at Vicarage Road on January 15, 2012 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 weeks ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: John Smit of Saracens looks on during the Heineken Cup Pool 5 match between Saracens and Biarritz Olympique at Vicarage Road on January 15, 2012 in Watford, England.

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  8. WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: John Smit of Saracens is tackled by Stephen Donald and Francois Louw of Bath during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Bath at Vicarage Road on January 8, 2012 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: John Smit of Saracens is tackled by Stephen Donald and Francois Louw of Bath during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Bath at Vicarage Road on January 8, 2012 in Watford, England.

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  9. WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: John Smit on his Saracens debut dives over to score the fourth Saracens try during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Benetton Treviso at Vicarage Road on November 13, 2011 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: John Smit on his Saracens debut dives over to score the fourth Saracens try during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Benetton Treviso at Vicarage Road on November 13, 2011 in Watford, England.

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  10. WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: John Smit of the Saracens is tackled by Pedro di Santo during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Benetton Treviso at Vicarage Road on November 13, 2011 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: John Smit of the Saracens is tackled by Pedro di Santo during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Benetton Treviso at Vicarage Road on November 13, 2011 in Watford, England.

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  11. WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: John Smit of the Saracens looks on during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Benetton Treviso at Vicarage Road on November 13, 2011 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: John Smit of the Saracens looks on during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Benetton Treviso at Vicarage Road on November 13, 2011 in Watford, England.

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  12. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: John Smit of Saracens talks to team-mate Matt Stevens during a training session at Old Albanians RFC on November 2, 2011 in St Albans, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: John Smit of Saracens talks to team-mate Matt Stevens during a training session at Old Albanians RFC on November 2, 2011 in St Albans, England.

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  13. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: John Smit of Saracens during a training session at Old Albanians RFC on November 2, 2011 in St Albans, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: John Smit of Saracens during a training session at Old Albanians RFC on November 2, 2011 in St Albans, England.

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  14. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: John Smit of South Africa announces his arrival at Saracens at a press conference along side Director of Rugby Mark McCall at Old Albanians RFC on October 26, 2011 in St Albans, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: John Smit of South Africa announces his arrival at Saracens at a press conference along side Director of Rugby Mark McCall at Old Albanians RFC on October 26, 2011 in St Albans, England.

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  15. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: A portrait of John Smit of South Africa after he announced his arrival at Saracens at a press conference at Old Albanians RFC on October 26, 2011 in St Albans, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: A portrait of John Smit of South Africa after he announced his arrival at Saracens at a press conference at Old Albanians RFC on October 26, 2011 in St Albans, England.

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  16. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Captain John Smit of South Africa (R) shakes hands with David Pocock of Asutralia after the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup quarter final three match between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 09, 2011 in Wellington, New... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Captain John Smit of South Africa (R) shakes hands with David Pocock of Asutralia after the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup quarter final three match between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 09, 2011 in Wellington, New...

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  17. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Jannie du Plessis (L) and captain John Smit of South Africa look on during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup quarter final three match between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 09, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Jannie du Plessis (L) and captain John Smit of South Africa look on during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup quarter final three match between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 09, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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  18. South Africa's John Smit talks at a press conference following their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss to Australia in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South Africa's John Smit talks at a press conference following their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss to Australia in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.

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  19. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: John Smit (L) and Bryan Habana of South Africa leave the field as they are substituted during quarter final three of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Wellington, New... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: John Smit (L) and Bryan Habana of South Africa leave the field as they are substituted during quarter final three of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Wellington, New...

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  20. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Dejected Springbok captain John Smit walks off the pitch following his team's defeat during quarter final three of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Dejected Springbok captain John Smit walks off the pitch following his team's defeat during quarter final three of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand...

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  21. South Africa's John Smit is tackled by Australia's Quade Cooper, center, and James Horwill during their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    South Africa's John Smit is tackled by Australia's Quade Cooper, center, and James Horwill during their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.

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  22. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Springbok captain John Smit is wrapped up by Rocky Elsom (L) and Pat McCabe (R) of Australia during quarter final three of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Wellington,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 09: Springbok captain John Smit is wrapped up by Rocky Elsom (L) and Pat McCabe (R) of Australia during quarter final three of the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Australia at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 9, 2011 in Wellington,...

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  23. South Africa Springboks captain John Smit walks off the field after losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Australia Wallabies at Wellington Regional Stadium October 9, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    South Africa Springboks captain John Smit walks off the field after losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Australia Wallabies at Wellington Regional Stadium October 9, 2011.

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  24. South Africa Springboks captain John Smit (L) reacts as he walks past Australia Wallabies captain James Horwill after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match at Wellington Regional Stadium October 9, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    South Africa Springboks captain John Smit (L) reacts as he walks past Australia Wallabies captain James Horwill after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match at Wellington Regional Stadium October 9, 2011.

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  25. South Africa Springboks captain John Smit waves after losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Australia Wallabies at Wellington Regional Stadium October 9, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    South Africa Springboks captain John Smit waves after losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Australia Wallabies at Wellington Regional Stadium October 9, 2011.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Former World Cup winner rugby Captain, John Smit (L) and his wife Roxane attends the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.

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  1. Even though Schalk Brits won’t be playing they can bring in the likes of John Smit, who won the World Cup in 2007 and is a great player. He’s a different type of player, but he is still very good in the set-piece and mobile around the park with the ball in hand. He will pose a different sort of challeng...
    – Jim Mallinder SOURCE: Northampton Chronicle & Echo 2 months ago
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