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George Smith
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George Smith

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Breakdown expertise for Australia and the Brumbies.

John Eales Medal · Domestic recognition

Born
14 July 1980
Birthplace
Sydney

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George Smith

Australian rugby union flanker who earned 111 Test caps. His long career included club rugby in several countries.

Early life

Junior rugby

Grew up in Sydney’s northern beaches and played school and club rugby around Manly. Represented Australian Schoolboys in 1998.

Career

  1. 1999

    Brumbies signing

    Was recruited by Eddie Jones.

  2. 2000

    Test debut

    Made his Australia debut against France.

  3. 2013

    International return

    Played a final Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Achievements

John Eales Medal

Became the award’s first recipient.

Domestic recognition

Won Australian Super Rugby player-of-the-year honours in successive seasons.

Beyond sport

Family and charity

His brother Tyrone also played professional rugby. Donated his cut dreadlocks to support young people with cancer.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Marie-Lan Nguyen. CC BY 2.5 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.