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born 1993 South Africa
Albertus Stephanus 'Kwagga' Smith (born 11 June 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Shizuoka Blue Revs in Japan Rugby League One and the South Africa national team.His regular position is flanker.
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The mental and physical attributes I gained from those experiences went on to shape my rugby career.
It’s not about your size or the number on your back, it’s about what you do on the field that counts
It’s easy living compared to the big-city rush, and I can focus on my rugby and not worry about other stuff
The biggest reason I stayed in Japan is the number of games we play and the amount of time we get off.
From the outset, I said that my work-rate rather than my size will define me.
The league has improved a lot since Japan hosted the 2019 World Cup. It’s really fun playing there but it isn’t as easy as everyone thinks.
If we weren’t working, my brother and I were out hunting or fishing. There wasn’t a TV in the house or anything like that, so we were always looking for ways to stay busy.
The number of top, world-class players makes the competition really tough
That kind of work can strengthen your body, and particularly your hands, in a very different way. When you’re doing that for hours on end, it can shape your mindset.
Growing up on a farm, you have no choice but to tackle all sorts of challenges that you might not do in a city setting
I feel like it’s a good way to measure performance. I’ve never been the biggest player, and this way, I can be judged by what I do…
I had two offers, one from the Lions and one from the Bulls. The guy at the Bulls said that I was too small to make it at professional level.
Even with Test rugby, I get a full two months off a year. If you’re playing in Europe, you only get two weeks off here and there