🦘 #1. George Smith (Australia)
Position: Flanker
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 233 lb
Caps: 111
Years Active: 2000–2013
💪 The Breakdown King
Richie McCaw said:
“Smith was always pretty tough. I remember playing him when I was in the under 19s against Australia and remember then thinking just what a good player he is. I’ve never seen a guy as gifted in all facets of the game.”
Dan Carter said:
“I used to hate playing this guy because he was so bloody good. A true legend of the game.”
DID YOU KNOW?
Smith won the John Eales Medal twice — Australia’s highest rugby honour — in 2002 and 2008.
BIO:
George Smith was a generational talent — a master at the breakdown with unmatched anticipation and skill. Debuting at just 20, he went on to earn over 100 caps for the Wallabies, becoming a mainstay in the back-row for over a decade. Renowned for his offloading, jackaling, and vision, Smith redefined what it meant to be a modern openside. He also starred in Europe and Japan, proving his class on every stage he graced.
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