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Franco Smith Jr - Being back at the Cheetahs

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The Smith legacy at the Toyota Cheetahs is set to continue after the franchise made a big signing.
The Cheetahs have contracted the centre, Franco Smith Jr, from Zebre ahead of the Toyota Challenge which kicks off next week.
The 24-year-old is the son of the former Cheetahs and current Glasgow Warriors coach, Franco Smith, and the nephew of the former Free State flyhalf, MJ Smith.
Smith played age-group rugby before starting his professional career at the Italian club.
Smith told OFM Sport he looks forward to continuing the family legacy at the team.
28 Sep 2024 2AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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