John Smit
South African rugby union footballer · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Born 1978 · age 48
John William Smit, OIS, is a South African former professional rugby union player and former chief executive officer of the Sharks. He was the 50th captain of the Springbok rugby union team and led the team to win the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
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Bismarck du Plessis Teammate at Natal Sharks, 2008-2011- Butch James Teammate at Sharks, 2001-2007
JP Pietersen Teammate at Natal Sharks, 2008-2011
Rory Kockott Teammate at Sharks, 2006-2008
Craig Burden Teammate at Sharks, 2006-2008
Johann Muller Teammate at Sharks, 2001-2008
Percy Montgomery Teammate at South Africa national team, 2000-2008
François Steyn Teammate at Sharks, 2006-2008
Jaque Fourie Teammate at South Africa national team, 2003-2011
Os du Randt Teammate at South Africa national team, 2000-2007
Bakkies Botha Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2011
Mako Vunipola Teammate at Saracens F.C., 2011-2013
Matt Stevens Teammate at Saracens F.C., 2011-2013
Danie Rossouw Teammate at South Africa national team, 2003-2011
Gurthrö Steenkamp Teammate at South Africa national team, 2004-2011
Pedrie Wannenburg Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
Ricky Januarie Teammate at South Africa national team, 2005-2010
Bobby Skinstad Teammate at South Africa national team, 2000-2007
Chiliboy Ralepelle Teammate at South Africa national team, 2006-2011
CJ van der Linde Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2011- Johan Ackermann Teammate at South Africa national team, 2000-2007
- André Pretorius Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
- Bradley Barritt Teammate at Sharks, 2006-2008
Breyton Paulse Teammate at South Africa national team, 2000-2007
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He played most of his senior career as a hooker, but also won 13 caps as a prop, where he had also played for South Africa's under-21 team. He retired from international rugby following the 2011 Rugby World Cup as the most-capped South African player ever, with 111 appearances.
