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# John Smit

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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. He played most of his senior career as a hooker, but also wo

##  Quotes by John Smit

> [For in Virginia, a plaine Souldier that can use a Pick-axe and spade, is better than five Knights.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-smit/for-in-virginia-a-plaine-souldier-that-can-use-a-pick-axe-and-spade/)

John Smit

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> [Remember the look in the eyes of the Aussies and the Kiwis yesterday - I don't want to see that here.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-smit/remember-the-look-in-the-eyes-of-the-aussies-and-the-kiwis-yesterday/)

John Smit

[Aussies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aussies/)

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> [Pocahontas, look at me, I'd rather die tomorrow than live 100 years without knowing you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-smit/pocahontas-look-at-me-i-d-rather-die-tomorrow-than-live-100-years/)

John Smit

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