Springbok no. 507 · Inside Centre
David Smith
David John Smith · Rhodesia
4Tests
0Tries
0Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1980
First test
31 May 1980, age 22 · Inside Centre v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
12 Jul 1980, age 22 · Inside Centre v Britain, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Biography
David Smith was an elegant Rhodesian inside centre who played all four Tests against the 1980 British Isles side, winning three. Born in Bulawayo on 9 November 1957 and educated at Hamilton High School, he was known for his calm, balanced play.
Test history
4 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 1980 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Inside Centre | W 26–22 | Rhodesia |
| 14 Jun 1980 | Britain | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Inside Centre | W 26–19 | Rhodesia |
| 28 Jun 1980 | Britain | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Inside Centre | W 12–10 | Rhodesia |
| 12 Jul 1980 | Britain | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Inside Centre | L 13–17 | Rhodesia |