Ian "Dosser" Smith Explained

Ian Smith
Birth Name:Ian Robert Smith
Birth Date:26 November 1957
Birth Place:Leicester, Leicestershire, England
School:Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys
Occupation:schoolmaster
Ru Position:Flanker
Amatyears1:1977 - 91
Amatteam1:Leicester Tigers
Amatapps1:331
Amatpoints1:268
Coachteams1:Leicester Tigers

Ian Robert "Dosser" Smith (born 26 November 1957), is a former English Rugby player and schoolmaster.

He played as flanker for Leicester Tigers. He was captain in the mid-1980s and later coach.[1] He made 331 first XV appearances for Leicester,[2] including five John Player Cup finals (1978–1982), of which three were won, and scored a total of 67 tries. However, he was not capped by England.

He was director of coaching at Oakham School,[3] then at Uppingham School.

His son, centre/winger Matt Smith, played for Leicester Tigers from 2006 to 2019.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Farmer. Stuart. Hands. David. Tigers - Official History of Leicester Football Club 1880-2014. The Rugby Development Foundation. 978-0-9930213-0-5. 404.
  2. Web site: Rugby: 'Dosser' Smith is leader of the pack . This is Leicestershire . 2009-07-14 . 2011-10-11.
  3. Web site: Oakham School - Rugby Football . Oakham.rutland.sch.uk . 2011-10-11.