Thom Smith Explained

Thom Smith
Birth Name:Thomas James Smith
Birth Date:2 December 1999
Birth Place:Norwich
Height:6ft 1in
Weight:16st 3lbs
Position:Back row
Currentclub:Doncaster Knights
Years1:2018 - 2021
Apps1:10
Points1:0
Years2:2021 -
Clubs2:Doncaster Knights
Apps2:2
Points2:0
Clubupdate:4 December 2021

Thomas James Smith (born 2 December 1999)[1] is an English rugby union back row for Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship, the second division. He previously played for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby.[2]

Career

Smith made his debut for Leicester Tigers on 27 October 2018 in a Premiership Rugby Cup defeat against Saracens, two years later on 15 August 2020 Smith made his full Premiership debut from the bench against Exeter Chiefs.[3]

Two weeks later Smith became Leicester's youngest captain in a league game when he led the side on 30 August 2020 against Gloucester.[4] [5] [6]

On 3 December 2021 Smith was released by Leicester to join Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship for the 2021–22 season.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thom Smith profile. ESPN. ESPN Scrum. 29 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Thom Smith Leicester Tigers profile. Leicester Tigers. 29 October 2020.
  3. News: Leicester include 4 new signings in squad to face Exeter. Rugby Pass. 15 August 2020. 29 October 2020.
  4. News: Sale bring back big guns for Bristol showdown. Planet Rugby. 28 August 2020. 29 October 2020.
  5. News: Gloucester hold off Tigers fightback. Leicester Tigers. 30 August 2020. 29 October 2020.
  6. News: The 83 uncapped, England-qualified players that Eddie Jones will be watching. 29 October 2020. 1 September 2020. Daily Telegraph.
  7. News: Leicester Tigers agree mid-season release for Thom Smith. Rugby Pass. 3 December 2021. 7 December 2021.