Richard Smith (rugby union, born 1973)
| Birth name | Richard Malcolm Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 June 1973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 5 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Richard Malcolm Smith (born 6 June 1973)[1] is a former rugby union player who played scrum-half for Ebbw Vale RFC, Sale Sharks, Worcester Warriors, Newport RFC, Bristol Rugby, Cardiff RFC, Newbridge RFC, Merthyr RFC and Cardiff Blues. He was a regular in the Wales 22 but only gained one Wales cap as he was being overlooked for Robert Howley and Rupert Moon. He is well known for using the box kick to relieve the pressure posed by the opposition and to also gain territory. He was a very skilful, technical and intelligent rugby player with excellent game management.
When he joined Cardiff RFC former coach Dai Young said
Richard is a man for all seasons and all conditions, equally good whatever type of game we try to play - I am absolutely delighted that he is joining us.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Richard Smith player profile Scrum.com