Smit feels the pain as Blacks spoil party

JOHN SMIT admits it will take a very long time for him to get over yesterday’s Tri Nations defeat to New Zealand in Johannesburg.

The South Africa captain, playing in his 100th Test match for his country, looked to be leading his charges to victory as the clock wound down with the world champions 22-17 in front.

But two minutes from time opposite number Richie McCaw crossed on the right corner to draw the All Blacks level, before Israel Dagg scored the match-winning try on the left.