Gerrit Smith (rugby union)

Gerhardus Phillipus Johannes "Gerrit" Smith (born 12 February 1988 in Pretoria) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the 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.

Youth and amateur
He represented the team in the 2007 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for the  team in the 2008 and 2009 Under-21 Provincial Championship competitions.

He also played several seasons of Varsity Cup rugby – he played for in the 2008 and 2010 competitions and for  in the 2012 and 2013 competitions.

Falcons
He made his first class debut for the in the 14–95 defeat to the  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 the, he joined George-based side the before the 2013 Currie Cup First Division season and made his debut for them in the first match of the season against the.