Aaron Smith (rugby union)

Aaron Luke Smith (born 21 November 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player. A scrum half, Smith plays for the Highlanders in Super Rugby where he is the club's all time leader in caps, and for Manawatu in the ITM Cup. He has won 124 caps for New Zealand (the All Blacks) and is their most-capped back.

Aaron Smith
Smith in 2017
Full nameAaron Luke Smith
Date of birth (1988-11-21) 21 November 1988
Place of birthPalmerston North, New Zealand
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb)
SchoolFeilding High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back
Current team Highlanders
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2021 Manawatu 47 (55)
2011–2023 Highlanders 185 (175)
2024- Toyota Verblitz 10 (25)
Correct as of 23 March 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008 New Zealand U20 5 (0)
2010 Māori All Blacks 3 (0)
2012–2023 New Zealand 124 (132)
2020 North Island 1 (0)
Correct as of 23 March 2024
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
2015 EnglandSquad
2023 FranceSquad
2019 JapanSquad

Smith played for New Zealand Maori in 2010, and was first selected for the All Blacks in 2012. He was a key member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team. His last test match was the world cup final against South Africa on the 28th of October 2023.

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