Time for Boks to shine, declares Smit

CAPTAIN John Smit has told South Africa to fulfil their potential against New Zealand in Bloemfontein today in the second match of the Tri-Nations series.

The Springboks are favourites to win the competition. However, they will go into the game at Vodacom Park already chasing their opponents – Graham Henry’s team beat Australia 22-16 in the tournament opener at Auckland last week to head the table.

It will be a special day for the Springbok captain, who will reach a significant career milestone in joining Englishman Will Carling and George Gregan of Australia as the only men to have led out their country 59 times.