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DyneSmith

Second Row
  • Date of Birth21 / 07 / 1890
  • Died28 / 08 / 1969
  • Lions Tours1910
  • International CapsEngland / Lions
  • Lions Origin SchoolsSherborne School
  • Lions Origin ClubsRichmond, Barbarians

Dyne Fenton Smith played a remarkable 23 games for the 1910 British & Irish Lions on their Tour to South Africa.

In playing three Tests for the Lions, the Richmond second-row played more internationals for the tourists than he did for his country.

Smith’s only two England caps came in a win over Wales at Twickenham – the first ever Test at English Rugby HQ – and a draw with Ireland.

Along with George Isherwood and Cherry Pillman, Smith formed part of a strong English contingent in 1910.

He was a virtual ever-present for the Tourists, scoring one try and playing in the Pillman-inspired second-Test win over the Springboks.