After winning the 2019 Varsity Cup with the University of Stellenbosch Maties, Chris Smit joined the Griquas but signed a two-year deal with the Toyota Cheetahs in November that year.  

The centre, who can also play at flyhalf, is cool-headed on the field and has a good distribution game which has caught the attention of many coaches in South Africa. The player who will be turning 25-years-old in August was named as the 2019 Varsity Cup Player of the Tournament.

Chris made his debut for the Toyota Cheetahs against the Ospreys in Swansea on 30 November 2019.