OFM The Good Morning Breakfast show

Franco Smith Jnr on sibling rivalry and family legacy at the Cheetahs

Loading player...
The brothers Franco and Jean Smith took sibling rivalry to the rugby pitch this past weekend when the Cheetahs’ took on the Sharks in the Currie Cup.

Franco told the Good Morning Breakfast that it was a very special moment when they played against each other on a professional level for the first time.

Franco Smith Jnr joined the Toyota Cheetahs last year and hopes to follow in his father and uncles foot steps. The 25-year-old is the son of the former Cheetahs and current Glasgow Warriors coach, Franco Smith, and the nephew of the former Free State flyhalf, MJ Smith.
14 Aug 2025 2AM English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

Other recent episodes

Kipping It Real with Kip Moore on the Good Morning Breakfast

Country music superstar Kip Moore joined the Good Morning Breakfast team this morning for an unforgettable chat ahead of his massive upcoming show in South Africa! We don't just talk about the music—we put Kip to the test with our brand-new game, "Kipping It Real." We hit him with rapid-fire…
25 Aug 2AM 15 min

Bismarck du Plessis: One Loss Doesn’t Define a Springbok Series

Following a tough weekend for South African rugby, former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis joined the Good Morning Breakfast team to share his expert perspective on the recent Springbok loss. Instead of hitting the panic button, the rugby legend brought a powerful message of optimism and resilience to the airwaves…
24 Aug 3AM 7 min

140 Years of Merciless Passion: In Conversation with André Markgraaff

André Markgraaff, board chairperson and former Springbok coach, serves as the ultimate custodian of Griquas Rugby history. Under his modern guidance, the union secured a massive title sponsorship with Suzuki, which laid the financial foundations for the historic 2025 Currie Cup triumph. As the Suzuki Griquas Rugby Union officially celebrates…
7 Aug 2AM 8 min
All episodes