Franco Smith Jr - Currie Cup debut

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Centre Franco Smith will make his Currie Cup debut tomorrow night when the Toyota Cheetahs take on the Pumas in Bloemfontein.
Smith will play as inside centre and is now following in the footsteps of his father, Franco, his uncle, MJ, and his younger brother, Juan, by also playing in the Currie Cup.
Smith tells OFM Sport it is a dream to participate in the world's oldest local rugby tournament.
31 Jul 2025 2AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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