{"id":2990,"date":"2022-12-16T22:05:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T22:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pac2085.com\/?p=2990"},"modified":"2024-01-23T15:28:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T15:28:28","slug":"captain-john-smit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pac2085.com\/?p=2990","title":{"rendered":"Captain John Smit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A reluctant hero who was thrust into the first row of sport at an early age and who had to embrace being in the forefront of society with the utmost humility.<\/p>

Captain courageous is both a marvel and epitome of unity who stitched together the nation in very turbulent times through his feats and leadership.<\/p>

John Smit led a team that laid to rest that myth that the initial Springbok Rugby World Cup win was a fluke by recapturing the coveted William Webb Ellis trophy a second time in 4 editions.<\/p>

His humility will not allow him to talk about his exploits as he prefers to focus on nation building and empowerment.<\/p>

But how does one ignore a 111 international caps and a legendary win ration of over 70% as captain at the highest level. John Smit is just pure, raw South African styled inspiration. A hero to be saluted by all and sundry.<\/p>

With John Smit making the transition into management we can rest assured that the vision of a truly united and solidly woven Rainbow Nation as envisaged by liberations icons is in indeed in good hands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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