Springbok no. 23 · Forward

Toski Smith

Christie William Smith · Griquas, Lions

3Tests
0Tries
0Tours
20Age at debut

Test career

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First test

29 Aug 1891, age 20 · Forward v Britain, Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley

Last test

29 Aug 1896, age 25 · Forward v Britain, Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley

Biography

Toski Smith played as a forward in three Tests against British teams, two in 1891 and one in 1896. Born in Wynberg on 9 April 1871 and educated at Wynberg Boys’ High, he made his debut at 20 in Kimberley while representing Griqualand West, and later played for Transvaal. He died on 28 February 1934.

Test history

3 tests · 0 points
DateOpponentVenuePositionResultProvince
29 Aug 1891BritainEclectic Cricket Ground, KimberleyForwardL 0–3Griquas
22 Aug 1896BritainWanderers (Old Wanderers), JohannesburgForwardL 8–17Lions
29 Aug 1896BritainKimberley Athletic Club Ground, KimberleyForwardL 3–9Lions