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Who is John Smit

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John Smit is South Africa’s most decorated captain, leading the Springboks to World Cup glory in France in 2007 and to a series win over the British and Irish Lions in 2009. He earned 111 Test caps between 2000 and 2011, captaining his country in 83 of those matches. A versatile front-rower at hooker and prop, Smit is considered one of the great rugby leaders of his generation.

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