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Out for three months: John Smit
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Springbok captain John Smit underwent a successful operation to repair a chronic cervical disc in Durban on Wednesday.
Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts said the procedure was carried out to ensure that the disc did not get progressively worse. "It will also ensure John's availability for the Springboks and the Sharks for the 2011 season," Roberts added.
"The timing was right for John to undergo surgery as he will now have a prolonged period of recovery in advance of the new season," said Roberts, confirming the success of the procedure.
"This was not a career threatening injury," Roberts added.
Smit, who has been on the Springbok conditioning programme, will be sidelined for three months and is therefore not available for the Springbok tour to Europe in November and December.
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dclp says...
@pagra
In response...honestly...no.
Posted 16:06 23rd September 2010
tribeg says...
I still rate this guy. A rest is probably what he needs. Imagine Smit (when fully fit) playing the first half and then Bismark coming on in the second when the legs of the opposition will be that little bit more weary. He could wreack havoc.
Posted 03:37 23rd September 2010
KiwiLad says...
Word is that PDV is having a special zimmer frame engineered for him and he will be there as captain at the 2015 cup.....
Posted 03:22 23rd September 2010
Beanskin says...
Gives Bismarck and the next in line an opportunity in Europe. But the Boks need Smit if they are going to win a World Cup in NZ - it will be composure, decision making and experience that will be needed in the big matches.
Posted 01:24 23rd September 2010
pagra says...
Hookers disease....Sad to see a genuine tough guy go down..
@ dclp...Really think he`ll retire??
Posted 23:36 22nd September 2010
Rolf says...
get well soon, skipper john smit. and maybe think of resigning from bok duty.
Posted 21:24 22nd September 2010
5Lock4ward says...
a blessing in disguise for the Boks if we're being honest. It's time for Bismark du Plessis to become the fixture in the front row. Possibly a blessing for Smit as well, if he can drop some lbs. on the conditioning program and rest up he might be able to get back to his best instead of being on the team for sentimental reasons.
Posted 20:51 22nd September 2010
Bigspottedcat says...
We love you John - but you are not good enough anymore.
Posted 19:35 22nd September 2010
babybok says...
bring on the young guns -AT LAST!!!!
Posted 15:37 22nd September 2010
dclp says...
Sad end to a good career...we hope! Bring on Bismarck!!
Posted 15:15 22nd September 2010