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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.

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".

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.