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LOOKING GOOD IN EUROPE: Juan de Jongh, above left, scores a fine try for the Springboks against Saracens: Heini Adams, above right, impressed with the sharpness of his game; and Jean Deysel, below, caught the eye in the Test arena Pictures: GALLO/GETTY... Full Article at Times Live South Africa
Going down: Schalk Burger touches down for South Africa's only try The wind wasn't a factor at Croke Park, but South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn missed three penalties and captain John Smit admitted his side needed to be more ruthless after his side's 1... Full Article at Planet Rugby
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. View Photo »
Paul, this isn't Lansdowne Road, and they aren't Ireland.
The last of the Guinness November Series internationals took place at Croke Park today with Ireland facing South Africa. Relive all the action with our live matchtracker by Tadhg Peavoy. 5.54pm One last note for you. Full Article at RTE Interactive
John Smit is set to move back into the Springbok No 2 jersey for Saturday’s showdown with Six Nations champions against Ireland at Croke Park in Dublin. Full Article at SuperSport
In his recent autobiography, Springbok captain John Smit claimed that there was an "unnecessary amount of niggle, chirping, pulling and pushing" during last summer’s Lions series. Full Article at Irish Examiner
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... View Photo »
I still think the experiment hasn't failed - they have been blooded and are being exposed to players like Victor Matfield, John Smit and Fourie du Preez in training every day.
FILE PICTURE: John Smit during the Springboks captains run session at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. Full Article at Times Live South Africa
One topic is dominating South African rugby columns ahead of Saturday's much-anticipated clash with Ireland: Should John Smit move back to hooker? Full Article at Planet Rugby
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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.
View Photo »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.
View Photo »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 Se...
View Photo »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...
View Photo »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 Ham...
View Photo »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,...
View Photo »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.
View Photo »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,...
View Photo »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...
View Photo »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 Septemb...
View Photo »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 Zealan...
View Photo »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...
View Photo »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...
View Photo »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 Zeal...
View Photo »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.
View Photo »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 Ze...
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa is tackled by Jerome Kaino of New Zealand 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.
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa thanks the crowd after winning 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.
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa celebrates with Frans Steyn after winning 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.
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Victor Matfield (L) and John Smit (R) hold the Tri Nations and Freedom Cups following 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.
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa celebrates with Bryan Habana, Bismarck Du Plessis and Gurthro Steenkamp after winning the Tri Nations Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Ha...
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: John Smit of South Africa holds up the Freedom Cup following 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.
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Jannie Du Plessis (L), John Smit and Tendai Mtawarira of South Africa hold the Tri Nations trophy after winning the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilto...
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Chiliboy Ralepelle celebrates with team mate John Smit of South Africa after winning 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.
View Photo »HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Heinrich Brussow (L), Pierre Spies and John Smit of South Africa celebrate their win on the final whistle during the Tri Nations Test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks at Waikato Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Hamilt...
View Photo »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.
View Photo »Paul, this isn't Lansdowne Road, and they aren't Ireland.
I still think the experiment hasn't failed - they have been blooded and are being exposed to players like Victor Matfield, John Smit and Fourie du Preez in training every day.
Pickings have been lean over the last decade or so and I think back to back victories, especially here in New Zealand, is a pretty big issue for us and we gain a lot of confidence out of that
I coached Heinke at under-21 level and I know how strong he is. We’re struggling with good tighthead props in South Africa at the moment and with John Smit there now, I think this will be a great opportunity for Heinke to go on tour. His future lies at tighthead
It does help your confidence against any team, not just the All Blacks, when you're able to take that amount of ball off them at the set-piece. We're blessed with the personnel we have there, especially Victor Matfield, whose presence really rubs off on Bakkies, Juan Smith, Pierre Spies and even Schalk ...
I like the way John Smit plays and controls the game
I've waited a long time to win [a Test] in New Zealand
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