Adrian Smith (rugby union) explained

Adrian Smith
Full Name:Adrian Allan Vaughan Smith
Birth Date:27 April 1987
Height:185 cm
Weight:116 kg
Position:Hooker
Years1:2018–23
Clubs1:Aurillac
Provinceyears1:2009, 2013–17
Provinceapps1:27
Provincepoints1:10
Superyears1:2017
Superapps1:2
Superpoints1:0

Adrian Allan Vaughan Smith (born 27 April 1987) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

A hooker, Smith had several seasons with North Harbour and in 2017 was called up by the Highlanders as cover for their injured captain Ash Dixon, going on to make his Super Rugby debut off the bench against the Chiefs in Dunedin.[2]

Smith joined French second-tier Pro D2 club Aurillac in 2018. He retired from professional rugby after Aurillac's 2022-23 campaign but made a return the following season to fill a gap caused by World Cup absences.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adrian Allan Vaughan Smith . New Zealand Rugby History . en.
  2. News: Highlanders co-captain Dixon out injured . . 3 February 2017 . en.
  3. News: Un ex-Aurillacois revient en tant que joker Coupe du Monde . actu.fr . 6 September 2023 . fr.