Overview
- Benetton confirmed the former Sharks playmaker will arrive after this URC season on a three-year contract starting next campaign.
- Born in Treviso and developed in Benetton’s academy, Jean Smith qualifies to represent Italy by birth.
- Club president Antonio Pavanello said the move is intended to nurture Smith toward the senior national team.
- Smith left Italy as a youngster for Grey College in Bloemfontein, later joining the Sharks and representing South Africa U20 in 2023.
- Injuries have checked his recent progress at the Sharks, who already have Jordan Hendrikse, Siya Masuku, Vusi Moyo and Gianni Lombard competing at fly-half.