Richard Smith (rugby player)
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| Richard Smith | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Richard Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 1973-06-06 | ||
| Place of birth | Pontypool | ||
| Height | 170cm / 5'7" | ||
| Weight | 85 kg | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Scrum Half | ||
| National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
| Wales | 1 | ||
Richard Smith is an ex-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 the 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.
When he joined Cardiff RFC ex-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. | ” |
