| Franco Smith | |
| Birth Name: | Petrus François Smith |
| Birth Date: | 2000 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Newport, Wales |
| Weight: | 96kg (212lb) |
| Ru Position: | Centre |
| Youthyears1: | 2007−2013 |
| Youthyears2: | 2013−2018 |
| Youthyears3: | 2018−2020 |
| Youthclubs1: | Benetton |
| Youthclubs2: | Grey College |
| Youthclubs3: | Cheetahs |
| Years1: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs1: | Colorno |
| Apps1: | 7 |
| Points1: | 5 |
| Years2: | 2021–2022 |
| Apps2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2022 |
| Clubs3: | → |
| Apps3: | 3 |
| Points3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2022–2024 |
| Apps4: | 20 |
| Points4: | 10 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 18 Dec 2022 |
| Relatives: | Franco Smith (father) |
Franco Smith (born 3 May 2000) is a Welsh-born South African rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Zebre Parma. His preferred position is centre.[1] [2] He is the son of former Springbok player and Italy coach Franco Smith, and Welsh and Italian qualified by birth and residency respectively.<
Smith was named Permit player for Benetton for the 2021–22 season.[3] [4] He joined Zebre Parma on loan in May 2022.[5] [6] He made his debut in the re-arranged Round 12 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against .[7] He played with Italian team Zebre Parma until 2023–24 season.[8] [9]