Franco Smith hails ‘Springbok-quality’ Lions after Ellis Park demolition

Franco Smith hails ‘Springbok-quality’ Lions after Ellis Park demolition

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes several Lions players are ready for the Springboks after his side was walloped 54-12 in Johannesburg.

Franco Smith's fascinating 'second choice Springboks' theory over the strength of the South African sides

Franco Smith has rued the lack of depth that the Glasgow Warriors have in comparison to South African United Rugby Championship clubs.

Franco: Glasgow don't have SA depth

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith has sounded a warning about South African depth ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC showdown against the Stormers. After the log-leaders’ 52-14 defeat to the Lions at Ellis Park, Smith admitted the physical and mental toll on his squad was starting to bite. “It’s been 22 weeks of highly intense rugby,” he said. “It’s good to have several internationals in your team, but they don’t rest in the Six Nations. 23 of th…