Matfield: Love rugby with all its risks
Victor Matfield has concurred with former teammate John Smit’s view that rugby will never be 100% safe.
‘Sanitizing rugby will destroy its identity’
Mark Keohane is in full agreement with John Smit’s view on rugby and that trying to sanitize the game will destroy its DNA.
Smit: Rugby will never be 100% safe
While John Smit supports reasonable initiatives to reduce the risk of serious injury in rugby, the iconic Springbok centurion says sport will never be 100% safe.
Smit to Roos: Don’t lose your passion
John Smit has offered Evan Roos some sage advice after the hotshot DHL Stormers No 8 has become the target of off-the-ball niggle aimed at getting under his collar.
Smit calls for clarity on water-break rule
While drinks breaks may be disruptive and spoil the momentum of the game, John Smit believes there is some merit to having them on a frequent basis.
Watch: Smit gets payback on All Blacks
World Cup-winning Springbok skipper John Smit smashes All Blacks hardman Brad Thorn in this compilation of bone-crunching ‘revenge’ tackles.
Watch: John Smit powers up Ford Mustang
Ryan O’Connor rides shotgun as Springbok centurion John Smit takes a Ford Mustang for a spin down memory lane.
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
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