Toby Smith (rugby union)

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Toby Smith
Toby Smith 2014.jpg
Smith in 2014
Birth nameToby James Smith
Date of birth (1988-10-10) 10 October 1988 (age 35)
Place of birth Kirwan, Australia
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
School Hamilton Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2013
2010–2013
2014–2017
2014–2017
2018–2019
Waikato
Chiefs
Rebels
Melbourne Rising
Hurricanes
50
37
50
14
21
(40)
(15)
(15)
(0)
(0)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008
2015–2017
2015–2016
New Zealand U20
Australia
Barbarian F.C.
3
6
4
(0)
(0)
(0)

Toby James Smith (born 10 October 1988) is a retired Australian rugby union player. He played prop for the Chiefs, Rebels and Hurricanes in Super Rugby, and for the Australian national rugby union team internationally. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Playing career

Waikato

Smith began his rugby career in New Zealand, debuting for ITM Cup team Waikato in 2008.

Chiefs

Smith played for the Chiefs in Super Rugby between 2010 and 2013, helping the team win back-to-back Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013.

Rebels & Wallabies

In 2014, Smith joined the Melbourne Rebels, and the Melbourne Rising of the National Rugby Championship. Smith was named in the Wallabies squad for the Rugby Championship in 2015, and was later named in the Wallabies' 31-man squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, despite being uncapped. On 5 September, he made his international debut coming off the bench against the United States in a Rugby World Cup Warm-up match. Smith notably appeared in the Wallabies' semi-final victory over Argentina, and received a silver medal after Australia's loss to the All Blacks in the final. [4]

Hurricanes

In 2018 Smith returned to New Zealand, this time playing for the Wellington Super Rugby side the Hurricanes. [5]

Following the 2019 rugby season, Smith, aged 31, announced his retirement from the game due to issues with concussion. [6]

Super Rugby statistics

As of 5 November 2017 [7]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2010 Chiefs 6332731000500
2011 Chiefs 12755171000500
2012 Chiefs 8443841000500
2013 Chiefs 11836800000000
2014 Rebels 131217570000000
2015 Rebels 1515010541000500
2016 Rebels 141409661000500
2017 Rebels 8714981000500
2018 Hurricanes 131307050000000
2019 Hurricanes 8714270000000
Total1087018626160003000

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References

  1. "Rebels sign Toby Smith" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  2. "Toby Smith joins Melbourne Rebels". ESPNscrum. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  3. "Smith following in parent's footsteps" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  4. "New Zealand clinch third World Cup with 34-17 triumph against Australia | Rugby World Cup".
  5. "The Hurricanes have signed Wallaby Toby Smith to replace departing Loni Uhila". 27 July 2017.
  6. "Hurricanes star forced to quit rugby over 'ongoing issues'".
  7. "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.