Franco Smith (rugby union, born 2000)

Franco Smith (born 3 May 2000) is a Welsh-born South African rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Zebre Parma. His preferred position is centre. He is the son of former Springbok player and Italy coach Franco Smith, and Welsh and Italian qualified by birth and residency respectively.

Franco Smith
Birth namePetrus François Smith
Date of birth (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000
Place of birthNewport, Wales
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight96 kg (15.1 st; 212 lb)
Notable relative(s)Franco Smith (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Zebre Parma
Youth career
2007−2013
2013−2018
2018−2020
Benetton
Grey College
Cheetahs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2021 Colorno 7 (5)
2021–2022 Benetton 0 (0)
2022 → Zebre Parma 3 (0)
2022– Zebre Parma 7 (5)
Correct as of 18 Dec 2022

Smith was named Permit player for Benetton for the 2021–22 season. He joined Zebre Parma on loan in May 2022. He made his debut in the re-arranged Round 12 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against Cardiff.

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