Conrad Smith
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Conrad Gerard Smith is a New Zealand
rugby union
footballer. He is a midfield back and plays outside centre (13). He had been in many Taranaki age group teams. He moved to Wellington
where he completed an LLB(Hons) at Victoria University of Wellington
. Smith has also been admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand
He plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and for Wellington
in the Air New Zealand Cup
. He was named captain of the Hurricanes for the 2007 Super 14 campaign as regular captain Rodney So'oialo
was rested ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Smith attended Francis Douglas Memorial College
and was a resident of Weir House whilst at Victoria University. He made his All Black debut age 22, versus Italy
in 2004. In the 50 tests he has played he has scored a total of 105 test points (21 tries). He is affiliated with Old Boys University
in the Wellington club rugby competition.
Smith's elusive running, die-hard tackling, deceptive turn of pace, as well as his guile and accuracy in his distribution, make him very handy at centre to provide a link between the inside backs and the back three (11, 14, 15).
Smith suffered breaks to two bones in his leg during a Super 14 match for the Hurricanes against the Force at New Plymouth on 18 February 2006. Smith returned to action during the Air New Zealand Cup later that year.
In 2007, Smith faced a number of setbacks, mostly involving injury. However, he eventually earned his way back into a starting position, and by 2008, was the first choice centre for the All Black's once more.
In 2011 Smith played for the Hurricanes in their Super 15 Season which saw them finish 4th in the New Zealand conference under the new Super 15 format.
Smith was the first choice centre for the Tri-Nations Tournament in which the All Blacks, while retaining the Bledisloe Cup relinquinshed the Tri-Nations Title to the Wallabies.
Smith was a member of the 2011 Rugby World Cup Winning Squad playing in the Final against France at Eden Park in Auckland on the 23rd Oct 2011. He played an integral part in the midfield along with former longtime Hurricanes teammate Ma'a Nonu
, leaving the much higher profile rugby league convert Sonny Bill Williams to spend much of the tournament on the wing or coming off the bench.
During that time, Smith was named the new Captain of the Hurricanes for 2011 and onwards.
New Zealand
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rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
footballer. He is a midfield back and plays outside centre (13). He had been in many Taranaki age group teams. He moved to Wellington
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
where he completed an LLB(Hons) at Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses...
. Smith has also been admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand
He plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and for Wellington
Wellington Rugby Football Union
The Wellington Rugby Football Union is the official governing body of rugby union in the city of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand...
in the Air New Zealand Cup
Air New Zealand Cup
The ITM Cup is New Zealand's annual professional domestic Rugby union competition, taking place from late July through October . It was founded in 2006 with 14 teams, after the National Provincial Championship was split into two separate competitions. The other 12 provincial teams from the NPC...
. He was named captain of the Hurricanes for the 2007 Super 14 campaign as regular captain Rodney So'oialo
Rodney So'oialo
Rodney So'oialo is a New Zealand rugby union player currently playing in Japan for the Honda Heat. Previously, he had been a stalwart for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition, making 101 appearances for the franchise. He also made 62 test appearances for the All Blacks between 2002 and 2009...
was rested ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Smith attended Francis Douglas Memorial College
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Francis Douglas Memorial College is an all-boys state integrated Catholic school located in Westown, New Plymouth, New Zealand. The college was founded in 1959 under the leadership of the De La Salle Brothers, a religious order of brothers based on the teachings of St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle...
and was a resident of Weir House whilst at Victoria University. He made his All Black debut age 22, versus Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
in 2004. In the 50 tests he has played he has scored a total of 105 test points (21 tries). He is affiliated with Old Boys University
Old Boys University
Old Boys University are a New Zealand rugby union club who play in Wellington Rugby Football Union's premier club rugby grade The Jubilee Cup. They were the first holders of the Hardham Cup in 1939 and won it most recently in 2009...
in the Wellington club rugby competition.
Smith's elusive running, die-hard tackling, deceptive turn of pace, as well as his guile and accuracy in his distribution, make him very handy at centre to provide a link between the inside backs and the back three (11, 14, 15).
Smith suffered breaks to two bones in his leg during a Super 14 match for the Hurricanes against the Force at New Plymouth on 18 February 2006. Smith returned to action during the Air New Zealand Cup later that year.
In 2007, Smith faced a number of setbacks, mostly involving injury. However, he eventually earned his way back into a starting position, and by 2008, was the first choice centre for the All Black's once more.
In 2011 Smith played for the Hurricanes in their Super 15 Season which saw them finish 4th in the New Zealand conference under the new Super 15 format.
Smith was the first choice centre for the Tri-Nations Tournament in which the All Blacks, while retaining the Bledisloe Cup relinquinshed the Tri-Nations Title to the Wallabies.
Smith was a member of the 2011 Rugby World Cup Winning Squad playing in the Final against France at Eden Park in Auckland on the 23rd Oct 2011. He played an integral part in the midfield along with former longtime Hurricanes teammate Ma'a Nonu
Ma'a Nonu
Ma'a Allan Nonu is a professional Samoan rugby union player from New Zealand. Nonu plays for the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the New Zealand All Blacks...
, leaving the much higher profile rugby league convert Sonny Bill Williams to spend much of the tournament on the wing or coming off the bench.
During that time, Smith was named the new Captain of the Hurricanes for 2011 and onwards.