Smith, George
| Brumbies 2000-2009 |
| Nickname |
Jorge |
| Height |
1.80m |
| Weight |
104kg |
| Date of Birth |
14 July 1980 |
| Place of Birth |
Manly, NSW |
| Marital Status |
Partner Louise (Son Wyatt, Daughter Soleil) |
| Rugby Career |
| Playing Position |
Flanker |
| Juniors |
Warringah Roos, NSW |
| School |
Cromer High School, NSW |
| Colts |
Manly, NSW |
| Senior Club |
Manly, NSW |
| Super 12/14 Debut |
2000 v Sharks, Canberra |
| Super 12/14 run-on debut for the Brumbies |
2000 V Reds, Canberra |
| Super 12/14 Matches as Captain of the Brumbies |
13 |
| 50th Super 12/14 Match |
2004 v Stormers, Cape Town |
| 100th Super 12/14 Match |
2008 v Cheetahs, Canberra |
| Test Debut |
2000 v France, Paris |
| Major Rep Honours |
Australian Under 16s (1996), Australian Schools (1997-1998), Australian Under 19s (1999), Australian Under 21s (2000), Australian Wallabies (2000-2008) |
| Career Stats |
Caps |
Points |
Comments |
| Brumbies (ACT) |
109 |
75 |
15 Tries |
| Super 14 |
107 |
75 |
15 Tries |
| Tests |
83 |
45 |
9 Tries |
| Season Stats |
Caps |
Points |
Comments |
| 2008 |
13 |
0 |
[Cru, Hig, Red, War, Hur, Che, Chf, Blu, Sha, Lio, Stm, Bul, For] |
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| 2007 |
13 |
0 |
[Chi, Blu, Red, Hur, Bul, Sto, Che, Sha, Lio, War, For, Cru, Hig] |
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| 2006 |
13 |
5(1t) |
ForBul, Sto, Cat, Sha, Blu, Chi, Che (t), War, Hur, Red, Hig, Cru |
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| 2005 |
10 |
10(2t) |
Cru, Bul, Stm, Cat, Sha, Blu, Hig, War, Hur (t), Chi, Red (t) |
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| 2004 |
13 |
5(t) |
Blu, Cat, Sha, Bul, Stm (t), Red, Cru, Hig, War, Hur, Chf, Chf (SF), Cru (F) |
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| 2003 |
12 |
20(4t) |
Red, Sha, Cat, Stm (t), Bul (t), Blu, Chf, War, Hig (t), Hur (t), Cru, Blu (SF) |
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George Smith has spent almost a decade as Australia’s top openside flanker and has claimed almost every rugby accolade available to him. The 28-year-old continued his amazing run in 2008, playing in each of the CA Brumbies’ 13 matches and claiming the Brett Robinson Award for CA Brumbies Players Player for a seventh (and sixth consecutive) occasion, his third consecutive Australian Investec Super 14 Player of the Year, his second consecutive Rugby Union Players Association Player of the Year and his second John Eales Medal. Still the world’s best at the breakdown and an accomplished ball player, Smith was again a standout in 2008, captaining the CA Brumbies in seven matches. Following the culmination of the 2008 Investec Super 14 season, Smith returned to the side of the Wallabies scrum for all but one Test during 2008. His constant selection led to him becoming the most capped flanker of all time – eclipsing Frenchman Oliver Magne (89 caps) – before claiming the mantle of the most-capped Wallaby forward – an accolade previously held by John Eales (86 caps). Smith’s consistency is matched only by his durability with the robust flanker having only missed one match since making his starting debut for the CA Brumbies in 2000. Born in Manly with Tongan heritage, Smith started in rugby with the Warringah Roos before attending Cromer High School where he represented the Australian Schools in 1997 and 1998. An outstanding junior prospect, he was signed by the CA Brumbies for 2000 and made his Super 12 debut just two weeks into the season against the Sharks at Canberra Stadium. His second cap marked the beginning of 66 consecutive appearances for the CA Brumbies, missing just one match since that time with a chest injury in 2005. In addition to his exceptional Test and provincial record, Smith has won the John Eales Medal (2002 and 2008), Brett Robinson Award (2001, 2003-2008), Australian Super 14 Player of the Year (2006-2008) and was selected in the starting line-up for the Wallabies’ Team of the Decade named in 2005.
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