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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.
But the attrition of team members like JP Pietersen for more lucrative shores can have a silver lining.
Former Springbok captain John Smit has been appointed chief executive of the Sharks rugby franchise.
Young rugby stars have emerged so fast since the John Smit days that it is hard to imagine life before them, writes Andy Capostagno.
The new season is about to start and will provide
a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors.
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/ 16 November 2011
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.
Outgoing Springbok rugby captain John Smit says the expanded Tri-Nations rugby tournament is a welcome change to the previous tournament.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says there were no selection issues as John Smit is "the best hooker in world rugby".
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/ 1 September 2011
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.
Springbok skipper John Smit said on Thursday the defending champions were under more pressure ahead of this year’s World Cup, compared to 2007.
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.
Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury.
Springboks "need to start playing some rugby" ahead of their defence of the World Cup, captain John Smit admitted after Australian loss.
Springboks coach Pieter de Villiers says he’s leaving behind any Tri-Nations hopes and will rather be eyeing the World Cup come September.
The All Blacks opened their Tri-Nations title defence with a 40-7 hammering of the injury-ravaged Springboks on Saturday.
Inexperienced Springbok team could surprise Australia, but the odds are against them.
A plane carrying the South African rugby team to their opening Tri-Nations match in Australia had to turn back after suffering engine failure.
John Smit finds himself on the bench again for the Sharks’ Super 15 qualifier against the Crusaders in Nelson on Saturday.
The Sharks have dropped Bok captain John Smit from their side facing the Bulls on Saturday, promoting former French fly-half Frederic Michalak.
Sharks captain John Smit failed his fitness test on Thursday and will not feature in Saturday night’s encounter against the Bulls in Durban.
John Smit, the most capped Test captain in history, was on Monday confirmed by Saru as Springbok captain for the 2011 international season.
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.
Seemingly rudderless, definitely sponsor-less
and unfortunately Du Preez-less, the Springbok camp needs to do something.
The Springboks have promised a sharply improved performance in the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
World Cup champions South Africa have made six changes from the team that beat Wales 34-31 last Saturday.
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.