What is John Smit's full name?
William John Smit
John Smit date of birth:
April 3, 1978
How old is John Smit?
48
Where was John Smit born?
Pietersburg, South Africa
How tall is John Smit?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does John Smit weigh?
268 lbs (121.6 kg)
John Smit body shape:
Athletic
What color is John Smit's hair?
Brown - Light
Is John Smit gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is John Smit?
Christian
What is John Smit's ethnicity?
White
What is John Smit nationality?
South African
What is John Smit's occupation?
Professional Rugby Union Player
Short Biography
John William Smit (born 3 April 1978) is a South African former rugby union player and currently chief executive officer of the Sharks. He was the 50th captain of the South African national team, the Springboks, and led the team to win the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He played most of his senior career as a hooker, but also won 13 caps as a prop, where he had also played for South Africa's under-21 team. He retired from international rugby following the 2011 Rugby World Cup as the most-capped South African player ever, with 111 appearances.