Springboks legend John Smit says 'phenomenal' URC has proved doubters wrong

As for who will win the title, Smit believes it will be one of the two sides taking part in Friday’s top-of-the-table clash in Dublin.

John Smit. Pic: Steve Haag, Gallo Images, Getty Images.

World Cup-winning former Springboks skipper John Smit says all the doubters of the BKT URC have been proved wrong, as he explains just why it has become so popular in his homeland.

Smit, who captained the ‘Boks to World Cup glory in 2007, said: