testimonials

'In 2000, when England toured South Africa, I asked Jason Smith to do some work for me and found him to be extremely reliable and professional'

"I first dealt with Jason Smith in 1997 when I signed Michael Horak at Leicester Tigers.

We spoke regularly during my time as a professional coach. I always found him to be very professional. His recommendations were not always the obvious ones e.g. Michael Horak, Jake Boer and Clyde Rathbone (when he was just out of school)."

"I have worked with World Artists since 1998 when I was at Sale Sharks. I have always appreciated their enthusiasm and been impressed with their knowledge of the market place. They are definitely a 'go to' agency in times of recruitment."

"I have worked with Jason Smith and Anthony Johnson and they are both extremely professional. The transparency and responsiveness of their work, provides me with a sense of confidence uncommon in our industry."

"It all started when Christian Stewart told Jason Smith to contact me whilst I was playing for Rovigo in Italy in 1996. Jason was still my agent when I retired in 2009. We enjoyed some great times together.

It is very important for me as a player that I can trust my agent, after all, he will look after all my interests, and Jason gave me that comfort.

I have introduced him to a lot of my rugby friends and they were all very happy with the relationship and service they received."

"Jason Smith represented me from my time as a junior player still chasing my dream of becoming a professional rugby player until well into my career in Australia. His advice and genuine concern for my success helped me wade through a minefield of tough decisions, including my decision to relocate to Australia.

The greatest compliment I can pay Jason is that I know he placed my personal success ahead of any financial benefit he might have secured as a result of our relationship.

Jason has rare qualities as a player manager and person and I know he will continue to assist many players both fledging and established on their rugby journeys."

"Since I joined staff at Bulls in end of 2000 as Recruitment Manager, I have negotiated many contracts of employment with various different agents in South Africa and other parts of the World. I have always found Jason Smith, Anthony Johnson and previous employees at World Artists to be very professional in their representation of players.

What impresses me most is the integrity they always show in dealing with contracts and that for them the player is the most important person in any negotiation.

They represent the player, advise them accordingly and negotiate the best terms. They play a role in each player they represent for 12 months a year and not only at the time of contract negotiation."

"My meeting with Jason Smith in 1997 was one of those life changing moments which one never forgets. Whilst rugby was always my passion it was never something I regarded as a career.

It was Jason's belief in my ability that eventually turned my passion into a career. Jason sent me from Villager rugby club in Cape Town to Leicester Tigers in England. I had no contract but rather was on a trial. Little did I know that Leicester was the best club in Europe. After many weeks of perseverance Leicester eventually offered me a contract.

Jason's decision not to take up the offer from Leicester but rather to join London Irish turned out to be a very good decision. I went on to play for London Irish and then Gloucester during my career, spanning almost 11 years.

The decision made in 1997 turned out to be the most successful decision of my life and my relationship with Jason has been much more than just a business relationship ever since. Jason represented me as an agent for my entire career and remains one of my good friends."

"Looking back on my career there nothing is more important than having an agent that will try to get the best out of you both on and off the field. I met Jason Smith through Tiaan Strauss, who is not only a close friend but also one of the most respected people in world rugby.

We immediately struck up a relationship that appealed to me on a personal and professional level. An agent to me must have certain characteristics, they must tell you honestly the way it is, be a person you can trust and tell things that are very personal, make sure you are represented in the most professional way that it benefits you in short and long term decisions on your future and most importantly they have to be a friend.

Having been represented by Jason and World Artists they certainly not only ticked all the boxes of what was done for me personally, he went beyond what was expected as my agent and I can’t thank him enough for everything he did for my family and I."

When England won the RWC in 2003, I was happy he was in Australia to support me. He is not only one of the leading agents in the world but also one of my best friends."

"Immediately after the World Cup, the WRC/SARFU offers flooded in and I found myself in the position of having to choose between three really lucrative offers of employment, London Broncos, WRC, and SARFU.

Jason was very understanding of the difficult position we all found ourselves in at the time...

Eventually amongst much tension, now referred to in a book by Peter Fitzsimmons as 'The Rugby War', I secured a lucrative future for myself with SARFU. I would like to thank World Artists for all their efforts. "

"I would not hesitate to recommend World Artists and Jason Smith to any player interested in playing in the UK. If you want the safest yet best deal go with World Artists.

When I moved from Western Province to Sale Sharks in 1997, I appointed Jason to negotiate on my behalf. He handled my negotiations very professionally and I kept him as my agent for the rest of my career. Whenever I entered into a new employment contract, I felt confident that I was receiving quality representation. He was instrumental in taking into consideration my personal needs of studying medicine and of also making sure my wife was with me and that we were both happy.

When it came time to end my contract early because I wanted to practice medicine he fully supported my decision and aided this process even though he could have easily placed me at another club.

I respected his integrity and honesty and can without hesitation say my wife and I are still incredibly grateful for the professional service and guidance we received. My wife, Michelle, and I remain very good friends with Jason and his wife, Jacqui."

"I would have no hesitation in recommending World Artists as a trustworthy, honest company.

Their abilities to negotiate good contracts and fully maximise their players’ income is unquestionable. Furthermore they have forged excellent relationships and contacts over the last three years in the world of rugby."

"In 1995 I decided to sign an employment contract to play rugby league for Sydney Bulldogs in Australia. Jason Smith handled all negotiations and basically set the whole deal up for me.

I was young and needed good advice and he helped me. He later represented me in my return to Natal Sharks in South Africa.

He is a great friend and he and his wife, Jacqui, stayed with me and my wife, Sandra, in Sydney during the RWC in 2003. Great memories."