Phillippus Lodewicus Smit (born 27 July 1973) is a South African former rugby union player.[1]

Philip Smit
Birth namePhillippus Lodewicus Smit
Date of birth (1973-07-27) 27 July 1973 (age 50)
Place of birthBurgersdorp, Cape Province
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb)
SchoolMarlow Agricultural High School, Cradock
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flank
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1999 Griquas 62 (30)
2001–2000 Natal 23 (15)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–1999 Cats 19 (0)
2000–2003 Sharks 29 (10)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–1998 South Africa (tour) 5
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
1998 South Africa 7s 2

Playing career edit

Smit matriculated at Marlow Agricultural High School in Cradock and represented North Eastern Cape at the 1991 Craven Week tournament. He made his senior provincial debut for Griquas in 1996.[2]

Smit toured with the Springboks to Europe in 1997 and 1998 and played in five tour matches. In 1998, he represented South Africa at sevens.[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Schoeman, Chris (1999). Who's who of South African rugby 1999 (4th ed.). Cape Town: Don Nelson Publishers. p. 138.
  2. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2004). The South African Rugby Annual 2004. Cape Town: SA Rugby (Pty) Ltd & MWP Media Sport. p. 80. ISBN 0958440484.
  3. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2001). The South African Rugby Annual 2001. Cape Town: SARFU & MWP Media Sport. pp. 103, 117. ISBN 0958423180.