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Ireland deserved to win, says captain Smit

IOL (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Springboks deserved to lose to Ireland because they weren't clinical enough, admits captain John Smit.

Smit whipping Joost

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009

John Smit’s autobiography is leaving Joost van der Westhuizen’s tell-all tale in its wake in terms of sales. Smit’s Captain in the Cauldron, published by Highbury Safika Media, was released a fortnight ago, shortly before Van der Westhuizen’s Man in the Mirror – the book in which the former Springbok scrumhalf details, among other things, his [...]

Smit May Hang Up His Boots

All Africa (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009

Today's Test match against Ireland at Croke Park is the last in an epic year for the Springboks - and it could also be the final game in the illustrious career of the man who has driven the success.

Boks lacked ruthless streak - Smit

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009

South Africa captain John Smit admitted his side needed to be more ruthless after his side's 15-10 loss to Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.

Captain Smit leaves Joost trailing in book sales

The Independent on Saturday (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009

Springbok captain John Smit's recently-launched book has been a "hit" at bookstores countrywide with many Durban branches having to order more stock.

Smit starts at hooker for Boks

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009

As expected Springbok skipper John Smit has been shifted back to hooker for Saturday's Test against Ireland at Croke park in Dublin.

Smit may hang up his boots

IOL (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009

Today's Test match against Ireland at Croke Park is the last in an epic year for the Springboks - and it could also be the final game in the illustrious career of the man who has driven the success.John Smit's initial goal when he came back to South Africa after the 2007 World Cup was to guide the Boks to victory in the series against the British and Irish Lions. After that he said he would...

John Smit moves back to prop for Springboks

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009

SOUTH Africa's experiment of playing John Smit at prop appears over after restoring their captain to hooker for tomorrow's clash with Ireland.

• Springboks switch John Smit to hooker for Ireland clash - The Telegraph
• Boks end Smit experiment - Skysports.com
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Smit packs at No 2

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009

John Smit will start at hooker against Ireland at Croke Park while the uncapped Dewald Potgieter has been named on the bench. More to follow… Springboks – 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Danie Rossouw, 7 Schalk Burger, 6 [...]

Boks end Smit experiment

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009

South Africa captain John Smit will return to his usual position in the number two jersey for the Test against Ireland at Croke Park.

Smit at hooker as tourists go for broke

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009

Top Story » Smit at hooker as tourists go for brokeGERRY THORNLEY Rugby CorrespondentRUGBY/IRELAND v SOUTH AFRICA: AS A statement of intent, it was both predictable and impressive. One of the problems with being Six Nations Grand Slam champions is everyone else takes you a little more seriously. Hence, in effect, the world champions have selected their strongest possible side for the finale...

Springboks switch John Smit to hooker for Ireland clash

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009

South Africa captain John SMit restored to hooker in the team for Saturday's clash with Ireland.

Bryan Habana hails captain John Smit for uniting the Springboks

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009

By Brendan Gallagher Published: 5:16PM GMT 26 Nov 20091 of 2 Images Spring in his step: South Africa's influential captain John Smit gives the Welsh defence something to think about Photo: GETTY IMAGES Banner year: Bryan Habana (left) in training ahead of South Africa's aumtumn international against Ireland at Croke Park Photo: GETTY IMAGES An outstanding Super 14 title with the Blue Bulls and...

LONESOM HIGHWAY Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee huddle up together on … - Entertainment Weekly

Spanish Teaching (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009

St. Louis Post-Dispatch LONESOM HIGHWAY Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee huddle up together on …Entertainment WeeklyHere's a tip: If you see one austerely hopeless movie this year about a father and son wandering through a junk-strewn postapocalyptic wilderness as they struggle to fight off demons of fear, madness, and starvation, not to mention roving bands of [...]

Two killed in N2 collsion, 4 injured

Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | yesterday

... ambulance to Bayview MediClinic,” said Senior Communications Officer for Metro EMS Anzelle Smit. Bush Radio 89.5fm -- The Mother of Community Radio in Africa