Introduction
Gerhardus Phillipus Johannes "Gerrit" Smith (born 12 February 1988 in Pretoria) is a South African rugby union player who last played for thePumas in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. He is a utility back and can play as a fly-half, centre, winger or full-back.
Career
Youth and amateur
He represented theFalcons U19 team in the 2007 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for theFalcons U21 team in the 2008 and 2009 Under-21 Provincial Championship competitions.
He also played several seasons of Varsity Cup rugby – he played forUP Tuks in the 2008 and 2010 competitions and forNMMU Madibaz in the 2012 and 2013 competitions.
Falcons
He made his first class debut for theFalcons in the 14–95 defeat to thePumas in the 2009 Currie Cup First Division. This turned out to be his one and only appearance for them.
SWD Eagles
After his spell playing for theNMMU Madibaz, he joined George-based side theSWD Eagles before the 2013 Currie Cup First Division season and made his debut for them in the first match of the season against theBorder Bulldogs.