David Smith

David John Smith (born 9 November 1957 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a South African former rugby union footballer.

Playing career

Smith grew up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) 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. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Points Date Venue1. 26–22 Centre 31 May 1980 Newlands, Cape Town2. British Lions 26–19 Centre 14 June 1980 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein3. British Lions 12–10 Centre 28 June 1980 Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth4. British Lions 13–17 Centre 12 July 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria