Springbok no. 241 · Flank
Fred Smollan
Frederick Cecil Smollan · Lions
3Tests
0Tries
0Tours
24Age at debut
Test career
1933
First test
12 Aug 1933, age 24 · Eighthman v Australia, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Last test
2 Sep 1933, age 25 · Flank v Australia, Springbokpark, Bloemfontein
Biography
Fred Smollan was a loose forward with great stamina who seemed to be everywhere on the field. Born in Uitenhage on 20 August 1908, he played for Transvaal and won three caps against the 1933 Wallabies. He died on 2 August 1998.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 1933 |  Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Eighthman | W 12–3 | Lions |
| 26 Aug 1933 | Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Flank | W 11–0 | Lions |
| 02 Sep 1933 | Australia | Springbokpark, Bloemfontein | Flank | L 4–15 | Lions |