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John Smit

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John William Smit, OIS, (born 3 April 1978) 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. 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. John Smit is the 44th most popular rugby player, the 488th most popular biography from South Africa and the 10th most popular South African Rugby Player.

John Smit is most famous for being the captain of the South African national rugby union team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He is also recognized for his leadership and versatility, playing primarily as a hooker and lock during his career.

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS

Among rugby players, John Smit ranks 44 out of 35. Before him are Merab Kvirikashvili, Kieran Read, Josua Tuisova, Schalk Burger, Martin Johnson, and George North. After him are Morgan Parra, Dan Biggar, Fanny Horta, Leone Nakarawa, Lina Guérin, and Portia Woodman.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1978, John Smit ranks 1,445. Before him are Takamasa Abiko, Deon Richmond, Carlos Edwards, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Erin Andrews, and Ed Reed. After him are Chong Yong-de, Riki Takagi, Faye White, Manju Warrier, Marianne Rokne, and Just Blaze.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, John Smit ranks 488 out of 454. Before him are Gary Kirsten (1967), Reneilwe Letsholonyane (1982), Brian Baloyi (1974), Karin Melis Mey (1983), Desiree Ellis (1963), and Jacques Freitag (1982). After him are Luvo Manyonga (1991), Akani Simbine (1993), John Smith (1990), Teko Modise (1982), Thabo Mngomeni (1969), and Rory Sabbatini (1976).

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS In South Africa

Among rugby players born in South Africa, John Smit ranks 10. Before him are Chester Williams (1970), Bryan Habana (1983), Faf de Klerk (1991), Cheslin Kolbe (1993), Eben Etzebeth (1991), and Schalk Burger (1983). After him are Duane Vermeulen (1986), Handré Pollard (1994), Morné Steyn (1984), Kurt-Lee Arendse (1996), Werner Kok (1993), and Rosko Specman (1989).

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