Andrew Smith (rugby union, born 1985)

Andrew Smith (born 10 January 1985) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for Australian Super Rugby side the Brumbies. He plays as a centre.

Andrew Smith
Date of birth (1985-01-10) 10 January 1985
Place of birthSydney, Australia
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight104 kg (16.4 st; 229 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Central Coast Rays 7 (15)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2015
2015		 Munster
Montpellier		 21
8		 (30)
(5)
Correct as of 8 November 2015
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–14, 16− Brumbies 55 (30)
Correct as of 22 July 2016

Early life

Smith played junior club rugby for Lindfield Rugby Club and then St Ives Rugby Union Club, representing Gordon District in the annual State Championships.

Brumbies

Smith made his Brumbies debut during the 2010 Super 14 season against the Blues in Auckland. After a horror run of injuries, Smith returned during the 2013 Super Rugby season, setting up a crucial try against the British and Irish Lions during a tour game.

Munster

On 1 May 2014, it was announced that Smith would be joining Irish province Munster upon the conclusion of the 2014 Super Rugby season.[1] Smith made his debut for Munster on 5 September 2014, starting in the sides 13-14 defeat in the opening Guinness Pro 12 game against Edinburgh.[2][3] He scored his first try for Munster on 19 September 2014, against Zebre.[4] He started in Munster's first European Rugby Champions Cup game against Sale Sharks on 18 October 2014.[5] Smith scored a try in Munster's 42-20 win against Connacht on 28 March 2015.[6] Smith played in the final of the Guinness Pro 12, against Glasgow, he scored Munster's only try, and they lost the game 31 to 13.

Montpellier

Smith joined Montpellier Hérault Rugby after leaving Munster. He signed a short-term deal running until 31 October 2015 to provide cover for the senior team during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Return to Brumbies

On 1 October 2015, it was announced that Smith will re-join the Brumbies for the 2016 and 2017 Super Rugby seasons, having signed a two-year contract.[7]

Super Rugby statistics
As of 25 July 2016[8]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2010 Brumbies5322790000000
2011 Brumbies98163320001000
2012 Brumbies16151120840002000
2013 Brumbies7432520000000
2014 Brumbies132112300000000
2016 Brumbies505560000000
Total553223268860003000

References
  1. "Munster Sign Andrew Smith". munsterrugby.ie. 1 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  2. "Munster Squad Named For Season Opener". munsterrugby.ie. 4 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  3. "Munster Lose Opener To Edinburgh". munsterrugby.ie. 5 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  4. "Zebo Hat-Trick Against Zebre". munsterrugby.ie. 19 September 2014. Archived from the original on 23 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  5. "Keatley Kicks Munster On". munsterrugby.ie. 18 October 2014. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  6. "Bonus Point Win At Thomond Park". munsterrugby.ie. 28 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  7. "Brumbies bring back Smith for 2016". planetrugby.com. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  8. "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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