Across 54 URC appearances, Smith presents as a fly half who operates within a structured system, carrying selectively rather than frequently but contributing meaningfully with ball in hand when he does. His tackle numbers stand out for the position, averaging over three per match across nearly 2 400 minutes of action, with a single-game peak of 11 — pointing to a ten who is consistently involved in defensive line-speed. The occasional burst of nine carries and 81 metres in a game shows he has the capacity to shift through the gears when the moment demands it.
Born on 9 September 1994, Chris is 31 years old, stands 183cm (6′0″) tall and weighs 91kg.
Chris Smith is a professional rugby union fly-half registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with running the backline and steering the kicking game.
As a fly-half, Chris features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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