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John Smit

Dare to move forward in 2024
Partner Content
/ 14 December 2023

Dare to move forward in 2024

Let’s keep the high of winning the World Cup alive, and positively impact what is around us

By Avante Brandy
Creating the spirit of the game with Avante
Partner Content
/ 23 October 2023

Creating the spirit of the game with Avante

Join the Avante Guarde for greater engagement with your favourite rugby players

By Avante Brandy
Sharks boss open to ‘engage’ with Jake White
Article
/ 26 September 2013

Sharks boss open to ‘engage’ with Jake White

Reacting to media reports that Jake White has quit as coach of the Brumbies, Sharks’ boss John Smit said White could add value to the SA team.

By Sapa
Exodus rubs salt in Sharks’ wounds
Article
/ 26 April 2013

Exodus rubs salt in Sharks’ wounds

But the attrition of team members like JP Pietersen for more lucrative shores can have a silver lining.

By Andy Capostagno
John Smit named Sharks boss
Article
/ 16 April 2013

John Smit named Sharks boss

Former Springbok captain John Smit has been appointed chief executive of the Sharks rugby franchise.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Heady days after the golden age of Super Rugby
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Heady days after the golden age of Super Rugby

Young rugby stars have emerged so fast since the John Smit days that it is hard to imagine life before them, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Ready, steady, Super Rugby
Article
/ 20 January 2012

Ready, steady, Super Rugby

The new season is about to start and will provide
a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors.

By Andy Capostagno
No image available
Article
/ 16 November 2011

Bryce Lawrence wary of refereeing in SA

After an outcry over Bryce Lawrence’s World Cup refereeing, the rugby official says he will not officiate in SA should he fear for his life.

By Staff Reporter
Smit welcomes expanded Tri-Nations
Article
/ 10 November 2011

Smit welcomes expanded Tri-Nations

Outgoing Springbok rugby captain John Smit says the expanded Tri-Nations rugby tournament is a welcome change to the previous tournament.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 9 October 2011

Springboks crash out of the Rugby World Cup

The Springboks’ Rugby World Cup title defence came to an end with a nail-biting 11-9 quarterfinal loss to Australia in Wellington on Sunday.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Do or die: The real World Cup starts now, says Smit
Article
/ 3 October 2011

Do or die: The real World Cup starts now, says Smit

While the other teams in the World Cup quarterfinals have made a show of being blasé, Bok captain John Smit admits the heat is on: "It’s do or die."

By Steve McMorran
Bok skipper Smit shows critics up
Article
/ 21 September 2011

Bok skipper Smit shows critics up

John Smit left for the World Cup under siege to hold his place in the Bok team, yet he will be creating new records when he leads SA against Namibia.

By Staff Reporter
World Cup pressure rises as Boks arrive in NZ
Article
/ 5 September 2011

World Cup pressure rises as Boks arrive in NZ

After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.

By Greg Stutchbury
Divvy defends Smit’s selection for Boks
Article
/ 3 September 2011

Divvy defends Smit’s selection for Boks

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says there were no selection issues as John Smit is "the best hooker in world rugby".

By Greg Stutchbury
No image available
Article
/ 1 September 2011

Mbalula urges Boks to ‘moer’ opponents

Fans in green and gold lined the streets of Sandton to bid farewell to the Springboks as they depart for New Zealand ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

By Yadhana Jadoo
Defending champions feeling the pressure, says Smit
Article
/ 1 September 2011

Defending champions feeling the pressure, says Smit

Springbok skipper John Smit said on Thursday the defending champions were under more pressure ahead of this year’s World Cup, compared to 2007.

By Michael Mentz
Boks drop Smit to bench for All Blacks Test
Article
/ 16 August 2011

Boks drop Smit to bench for All Blacks Test

South Africa have dropped captain John Smit to the bench amid five changes to the starting lineup for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 15 August 2011

Steyn out of Test, Smith released

Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury.

By Staff Reporter
Bok captain recognises need to buckle down
Article
/ 14 August 2011

Bok captain recognises need to buckle down

Springboks "need to start playing some rugby" ahead of their defence of the World Cup, captain John Smit admitted after Australian loss.

By Colin Bryden
Springboks surrender Tri-Nations hopes
Article
/ 30 July 2011

Springboks surrender Tri-Nations hopes

Springboks coach Pieter de Villiers says he’s leaving behind any Tri-Nations hopes and will rather be eyeing the World Cup come September.

By Staff Reporter
All Blacks crush Boks
Article
/ 30 July 2011

All Blacks crush Boks

The All Blacks opened their Tri-Nations title defence with a 40-7 hammering of the injury-ravaged Springboks on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Raw Boks might become well done
Article
/ 22 July 2011

Raw Boks might become well done

Inexperienced Springbok team could surprise Australia, but the odds are against them.

By Andy Capostagno
No image available
Article
/ 16 July 2011

Boks’ Tri-Nations flight delayed by engine failure

A plane carrying the South African rugby team to their opening Tri-Nations match in Australia had to turn back after suffering engine failure.

By Staff Reporter
Smit on the bench for the Sharks
Article
/ 23 June 2011

Smit on the bench for the Sharks

John Smit finds himself on the bench again for the Sharks’ Super 15 qualifier against the Crusaders in Nelson on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Sharks drop Smit for Bulls showdown
Article
/ 16 June 2011

Sharks drop Smit for Bulls showdown

The Sharks have dropped Bok captain John Smit from their side facing the Bulls on Saturday, promoting former French fly-half Frederic Michalak.

By Staff Reporter
Smit out again for Bulls match
Article
/ 19 May 2011

Smit out again for Bulls match

Sharks captain John Smit failed his fitness test on Thursday and will not feature in Saturday night’s encounter against the Bulls in Durban.

By Staff Reporter
Smit and Matfield confirmed in leadership roles
Article
/ 2 May 2011

Smit and Matfield confirmed in leadership roles

John Smit, the most capped Test captain in history, was on Monday confirmed by Saru as Springbok captain for the 2011 international season.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 26 July 2010

Boks must dig deep, says Smit

Jon Smit said it is up to the Springboks to turn around their poor start to their Tri-Nations defence after their third straight defeat on the road.

By Staff Reporter
The right time for change
Article
/ 23 July 2010

The right time for change

Seemingly rudderless, definitely sponsor-less
and unfortunately Du Preez-less, the Springbok camp needs to do something.

By Andy Capostagno
Boks vow improved performance
Article
/ 15 July 2010

Boks vow improved performance

The Springboks have promised a sharply improved performance in the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

By Steve McMorran
Bulls beef up Boks for battle of champions
Article
/ 8 June 2010

Bulls beef up Boks for battle of champions

World Cup champions South Africa have made six changes from the team that beat Wales 34-31 last Saturday.

By Colin Bryden
Super rugby milestone for John Smit
Article
/ 17 February 2010

Super rugby milestone for John Smit

John Smit will become the first South African to play 100 games for a Super rugby team when the Sharks hosts the Cheetahs on Friday night.

By Staff Reporter
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