Smit to miss Springboks' tour
South Africa skipper John Smit will miss the Springboks’ November tour to Great Britain and Ireland.
The 32-year-old underwent surgery in Durban today to repair a chronic cervical disc.
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185 OFFERSouth Africa skipper John Smit will miss the Springboks’ November tour to Great Britain and Ireland.
The 32-year-old underwent surgery in Durban today to repair a chronic cervical disc.
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