John Smit

Watch: Kolbe makes international players look amateur

Former England and British & Irish Lions wing Ugo Monye says Cheslin Kolbe is an inspiration and one of the most devastating runners the game has ever seen.

Smit on 2007 SR final: I shed a tear

Former Sharks captain John Smit admits he spent 15 minutes locked in a toilet in order to regain his composure after the Vodacom Bulls clinched the 2007 Super Rugby final at Kings Park.

Watch: Saracens pay tribute to Barritt

Several former teammates including John Smit, Schalk Brits, Neil de Kock and Billy Vunipola have shared their fondest memories of Saracens stalwart Brad Barritt following his departure from the club.

Watch: Steyn’s hilarious blooper

Frans Steyn recalls former Springbok captain John Smit asked him to lead the Bokke chant during a team huddle, only for the then Test rookie to scream out the name of his provincial team. Blooper.

Watch: Raging Barney vs the refs

Former Springbok captain John Smit reflects on controversial incidents with former Kiwi referees Paul Honiss, Bryce Lawrence and Steve Walsh on Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger’s entertaining ‘Use It or Lose It’ talk show.

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Watch: Use it or lose it – De Villiers, Burger & Smit

Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and John Smit share some hilarious stories about their playing days, while also chatting about Kamp Staaldraad and what rugby can learn from the Covid-19-enforced lockdown.

Rewind: Inside the Bok change room (2005)

Look back at Jake White’s post-match speech following the Springboks’ 22-16 victory over the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld during the 2005 Tri-Nations.

Watch: Boks set for consistent success

Former World Cup-winning captain John Smit reflects on his first-hand experience of the Springboks’ success in 2019, touches on the dual role of hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx while agreeing the national side could be set for long-term success.

Watch: ‘Goodwill has stood out’ – Smit

Former Springbok captain John Smit discusses some of the inspirational outreach work he has been involved in during the lockdown period, while touching on an unexpected positive that local players could take away from this unexpected break.