“The last time I played in front of such a big crowd was probably at the Stade de France in 2007 and I am expecting something even bigger than that,” he said.

The Bok captain said he had to experience many highs and lows in his illustrious career thus far but the highs far outweigh the lows.

“I remember when Harry Viljoen was the coach (2001 against Italy) I played in a test in Port Elizabeth. I was substituted by Lukas van Biljon at bootsbayand was given the man of the match award in 40 minutes. I didn’t see a starting jumper for the next six months,” he said of his lowest point in his career.

“To have stuck through the lows and losing Classic Tall Fancy UGG Bootsthat you shouldn’t have are the ones that hurt, but all the highs definitely make up for it.

“The highs have been winning the 2007 Rugby World Cup,Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots the Tri-Nations in 2004 and 2009 as well as the series against the British and Irish lions also last year.

Smit says the Boks are aware that they have been below their best so far this year.