Smit on brink of milestone

South Africa captain John Smit will become the most capped captain in Test rugby when he leads his side out against New Zealand in Durban.

Smit on brink of milestone

South Africa captain John Smit will become the most capped captain in Test rugby when he leads his side out against New Zealand in Durban.

Smit will skipper his side for the 60th time in the Tri-Nations clash on Saturday, surpassing former England captain Will Carling and Australian George Gregan – who share the record of 59 Tests as captain.

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