ARTICLES RELATING TO JUAN SMITH

Fans pay homage to Smith

2013-02-13 11:02

Sport24 readers have paid homage to legendary Bok flank Juan Smith, after he announced his injury-enforced retirement from rugby.

Smith: It feels like death

2013-02-12 08:08
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Retired Springbok and Cheetahs flank Juan Smith says his decision to end his rugby career feels like "death".

'Nice' problem for Cheetahs

2013-02-06 07:36

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské admits he has a "nice" problem with eight of his nine loose forwards available for selection.

Cheetahs ring changes

2013-01-29 18:58

The Cheetahs have made 14 changes to the side that played the Lions last week for their pre-season clash with the Stormers.

Juan Smith set for comeback

2013-01-29 08:09

Flank Juan Smith will make his long awaited return to rugby when the Cheetahs face the Stormers in a Super Rugby warm-up game.

Cheetahs fighting to keep Juan

2012-11-19 07:44

The Cheetahs are doing everything within their powers to try and stop loose forward Juan Smith from moving to France.

Juan Smith out for the year

2012-04-04 08:08

Springbok and Cheetahs flank Juan Smith has taken an indefinite break from rugby due to an ongoing Achilles injury.

Juan to see specialist in Cape

2012-01-24 07:52

The Cheetahs' Springbok flank Juan Smith has not been included in their pre-season training camp after experiencing further discomfort.

Frans almost like Juan - coach

2011-09-25 22:33

Bok coach Peter de Villiers has shown a new-found respect for utility back Frans Steyn, even comparing him to Juan Smith.

Brüssow: Juan's loss is massive

2011-08-25 16:11

Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow feels the absence of Juan Smith is a far bigger setback for the Boks than most people think.

Juan's loss not all bad - Div

2011-08-18 18:36

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says flanker Juan Smith's withdrawal from their RWC squad will produce positives and negatives.

Smith loss no reason to panic

2011-08-18 10:32

JJ Harmse believes the Springboks will overcome the Rugby World Cup blow of losing star flank Juan Smith.

Juan Smith out of World Cup

2011-08-17 22:33

Injured Springbok flank Juan Smith has pulled out of the World Cup as he feels unable to give his all for his country.

Boks release Juan to Cheetahs

2011-08-15 16:09

The Springboks have released flanker Juan Smith to play in the Currie Cup for the Free State Cheetahs this weekend.

Jake: Juan my next Bok skipper

2011-07-20 19:54
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Former Springbok coach, Jake White, says he would pick Cheetahs flank Juan Smith as his next Bok captain after the World Cup.

Juan Smith to start training

2011-06-04 20:25

SA loose forward Juan Smith says he's nearing a return to light training after an injury threatened his chances of playing at the RWC.

Matfield: Form favours Boks

2011-06-01 12:20

Bok vice-captain Victor Matfield believes that form and an established playing pattern are ticks in favour of the Bok camp.

Cheetahs count on Smith factor

2011-02-24 20:58

The Cheetahs will be banking on the "Juan Smith factor" when they host the Bulls in their first home Super Rugby match this year.

Mitchell: Boks still have time

2010-11-25 07:29

Former NZ and current Lions coach says there is still time for the Boks to fix things before the RWC but they have to work quickly.

Burger and Smith to face off

2010-10-14 22:39

Schalk Burger and Juan Smith meet in a colossal battle of the loose forwards in the Currie Cup semifinal between WP and Free State.

Smith a leader by example

2010-09-24 02:00

Juan Smith is not a player who is known to talk a lot, and would lead by example should he be selected to lead the Springboks.

Boks adapt to breakdown law

2010-08-31 22:36

The Springboks have been criticised this year for struggling at the breakdowns after enjoying success in the Super 14.

Boks sweat over Smith

2010-08-23 14:09

Flank Juan Smith is the only injury concern in the Springbok camp following the weekend’s last-gasp loss to the All Blacks in Soweto.

Boks: Schalk could play No 8

2010-08-09 11:01
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Who takes the fall if flank Juan Smith returns to the Bok starting line-up in the Tri-Nations match against NZ at Soccer City?

Smith head injury a concern

2010-08-01 22:30

Free State have to wait to hear whether they can use inspirational captain and Springbok flank Juan Smith against the Pumas.

 

SARU wishes Juan Smith well

2013-02-12 13:18

The South African Rugby Union has thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future.

Juan Smith calls it a day

2013-02-11 19:36
104 comments

Springbok and Cheetahs loose forward Juan Smith has announced his retirement from rugby due to an ongoing Achilles injury.

Solid return for Juan Smith

2013-02-03 15:23

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss is happy with the return of Juan Smith who featured in their win against the Stormers.

Smith will be managed - Naka

2013-01-29 16:53

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says Juan Smith will be carefully managed to ensure the Cheetahs get the best out of him.

Juan Smith to decide on future

2013-01-03 07:31

A final decision regarding the playing future of Springbok flank Juan Smith will now only be made at the end of January.

Juan Smith set for French stint

2012-09-26 23:10

Springbok and Cheetahs flank Juan Smith looks likely to make his return to the rugby field in France next year.

Bok flank back on crutches

2012-01-26 22:02

The Cheetahs' Springbok flank Juan Smith has undergone a follow-up operation to his Achilles but is expected back in action soon.

Juan could play in S15 warm-up

2012-01-11 10:20

Injured Juan Smith should be ready for the start of the Cheetahs' Super Rugby campaign and could also feature in a warm-up match.

Juan: Boks, Oz RWC favourites

2011-08-28 22:44

Injured Springbok flank Juan Smith says the Boks and the Wallabies - and not New Zealand - are the favourites to win the World Cup.

Boks 'will cope' without Juan

2011-08-19 07:32

Former Irish scrumhalf John Robbie says the Boks are fortunate to have many loose forwards who could take over from Juan Smith.

Smith loss 'blow' to Boks

2011-08-18 10:49

NZ coach Graham Henry views the injury enforced withdrawal of Juan Smith as a massive blow to the Bok chances of winning the RWC.

SARU confirm Smith withdrawal

2011-08-18 09:33

SARU has confirmed that loose forward Juan Smith will not be considered for the Springbok RWC squad because of injury.

Cheetahs sweat over Juan

2011-08-17 07:30

Springbok loose forward Juan Smith needs to pass a fitness test before he will be considered to play for the Cheetahs this weekend.

Juan in Bok downgrade blow

2011-08-11 15:36

Bok flank Juan Smith appears to have taken a step backwards, rather than the desired way, in his quest to be fit for the World Cup.

Bok duo eye flight to NZ

2011-07-04 09:57
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Juan Smith and Heinrich Brüssow hope to be on the plane to New Zealand with the Springboks for their RWC campaign on 1 September.

Os: Pick Smith - then the rest

2011-06-03 09:13

Springbok legend Os du Randt says the first name he would jot down for the Boks' RWC side would be that of flank Juan Smith.

Smith on the mend for RWC

2011-02-28 22:34

There is a fairly good chance that Juan Smith may be able to recuperate in time for this year’s World Cup in New Zealand.

Smith back to lead Cheetahs

2011-02-23 18:04

The Toyota Cheetahs have been delighted with the news that their captain Juan Smith is available for their Bulls clash.

Matfield named Bok captain

2010-10-22 15:44

Victor Matfield has been named as captain of the Bok end-of-year tour on the first day of a preliminary training squad get together.

Bulls suddenly favourites?

2010-10-11 06:43

The Blue Bulls will not see any knockout action at their beloved Loftus, yet they are arguably narrow Currie Cup favourites, writes Rob Houwing.

Cheetahs hope to stop Bulls

2010-09-10 14:18

The Cheetahs will be hoping that home ground advantage will be enough to stop the Blue Bulls from running rampage in Bloemfontein.

Smith to captain the Boks?

2010-08-30 22:34

There is a good chance that flank Juan Smith will captain the Springboks on their end-of-season northern hemisphere tour.

Jones: Don't write off Boks

2010-08-12 07:41

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has warned against writing off the Springboks despite their Tri-Nations slump.

Cheetahs without Juan

2010-08-03 08:03

Free State Cheetahs will have to continue their Currie Cup campaign without captain and Springbok flank Juan Smith for now.

Juan still in mourning

2010-05-25 07:46

Springbok flanker Juan Smith will probably only play for the Springboks in August due to the recent death of his father.

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