Celebrating centurions: John Smit
As Eben Etzebeth prepares to make his 100th Test appearance, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look back at the Springbok centurions who have come before him.
Captain Marvel: Pienaar, Smit butt heads
In a reversal of fortune, Gary Teichmann gave up the armband to Francois Pienaar, who now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the best Springbok skipper.
Quiz! Springbok combinations
How’s your knowledge about the Springboks who started the most Tests together? Take the SARugbymag.co.za test now and find out.
Biggest Hit: Smit’s turn to try to dethrone Schalk
Hit King Schalk Burger has seen off no less than eight challengers, but can the ferocious flanker retain the throne against former Springbok captain John Smit?
Kolisi: Annelee is a true hero and a legend
Siya Kolisi, John Smit, Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers are among a host of Bok icons who have paid tribute to Annelee Murray in ‘The First Lady of Springbok rugby’, the book celebrating the 20-year journey of the beloved Springbok rugby public relations manager.
De Villiers: Annelee as important to Boks as the coach
Siya Kolisi, John Smit, Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers are among a host of Bok icons who have paid tribute to Annelee Murray in ‘The First Lady of Springbok rugby’, the book celebrating the 20-year journey of the beloved Springbok rugby public relations manager.
Smit: ‘Genius’ Jones was ‘on a date’ with ref
British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones was “an absolute genius” in the way he courted referee Nic Berry last week, according to former Springbok captain John Smit.
Watch: Smit on leading Boks to glory in 2009
Former Springbok captain John Smit reflects on the memorable first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Durban twelve years ago and changing position to accommodate the in-form Bismarck du Plessis at hooker.
RIP Neels Liebel
John Smit has paid tribute to Neels Liebel after learning that the former Springbok strength and conditioning coach had passed away.
Ex-Bok skipper hails ‘respected’ B&I Lions captain
Legendary former Springbok captain John Smit has come to the defence of under-fire British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones, whom he believes embodies the spirit of rugby more than any other player.
