David Smith (South African rugby union)


David John Smith is a South African former rugby union footballer.

Playing career

Smith grew up in Rhodesia and played for Rhodesia in the South African Currie Cup competition. In 1980 he and his Rhodesian teammate, Ray Mordt, were selected to represent the Springboks against the touring British and Irish Lions team.
Smith made his debut on 31 May 1980 at Newlands, Cape Town and went on to play in all four tests in the series against the 1980 Lions.

Test history

No.OppositionResult PositionPointsDateVenue
1.26–22Centre31 May 1980Newlands, Cape Town
2. British Lions26–19Centre14 June 1980Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
3. British Lions12–10Centre28 June 1980Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth
4. British Lions13–17Centre12 July 1980Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria