Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday
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 [...]
IOL (Free subscription) | yesterday
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit believe Gert Smal played a key role in Ireland's victory over South Africa at Croke Park this weekend.
The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday
The question to South Africa captain John Smit was direct, the answer even more so. "John, which Irish players impressed you?" "All of them," replied Smit, with a rueful smile.
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.
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
John Smit and Peter de Villiers believe Test defeats to France and Ireland can’t take the shine off an unforgettable year. It’s been a record-breaking year for South African rugby. It began with a win for the Bulls in the Super 14 and was followed by success in the British & Irish Lions series. A Tri-Nations [...]
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.
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.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
It has been a year of triumph for South Africa's marquee 'black' player.
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 [...]
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.
Colin Seymour (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Interesting links for 10 Nov 2009 - 25 Nov 2009: Key oil figures were distorted by US pressure, says whistleblower - Ooops. Looks like we may be turning to our bikes sooner than anticipated. Police win war on crime as 10111 stops ringing - Hee hee hee. Only in South Africa. I suppose it's one way to keep the crime figures low. First particles collide in the Large Hadron Collider - Wow!!! And we didn't...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Os du Randt says the Springboks’ scrum will be stronger if John Smit starts at hooker in future. Du Randt was once a strong believer that Smit had the ability to make a successful transition from hooker to tighthead. However, last weekend against Italy, even the former Springbok legend saw where the weak link in the [...]
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
One topic is dominating South African rugby columns ahead of Saturday's clash with Ireland: Should captain John Smit move back to hooker?
Fiji Times (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
Watching Richie McCaw and his All Blacks looking like rabbits in the headlights against France inspired John Smit to save South Africa's World Cup campaign and lead the Springboks to glory against Fiji.
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
Peter de Villiers has hinted John Smit could return to hooker against Ireland next Saturday. The Springbok captain has made the move to tighthead with mixed results, but in the last quarter of their win against Italy, Smit packed down in his favoured hooker position. With a specialist tighthead and the other positions in the front-row [...]
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