General Franco: Perspiration over inspiration
30 October 2016 - 02:00
A Career-threatening injury changed Franco Smith's view of rugby and how to approach the game. And it's from that experience that he has developed a coaching philosophy that favours hard work over talent and teamwork over the individual.Smith, 44, last week coached the Free State Cheetahs to their first Currie Cup title in nine years while winning all 10 matches in the competition.
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