John Smit: Captain in the Cauldron

Author: John Smit, Mike Greenaway

Format: Medium Softcover

Condition: Very Good

The longest serving captain in Springbok rugby history gives a revealing account of the simultaneous joys and travails of one of the most challenging and rewarding - jobs in sport in this much anticipated autobiography. The genial, jovial and witty Rugby World Cup-winning captain explains how a tubby kid from Pietersburg with dreams of winning Wimbledon grew into his country's most successful rugby captain.

Smit, renowned for his honesty and humility, gives an eyebrow-raising account of the ambushes awaiting rugby celebrities in this country and offers the secret to his longevity in a sport that eats the naïve and gullible for breakfast.

Besides Coach, Springbok Captain must be the most unforgiving job in South Africa. John William Smit is undeniably the most successful Springbok captain in history.

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New  Brand new and unread book.

As New  A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.

Very Good  Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.

Good  Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.

Fair  Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.

Worn  Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a "reading copy"). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.