Wayne Smith (rugby player), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Wayne Smith (rugby player)

New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach

Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1957

Place of Birth: Waikato Region, New Zealand

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Wayne Smith (rugby player)

  • Wayne Ross Smith (born 19 April 1957) is a former New Zealand rugby union coach and former player.
  • He had been assistant coach of the All Blacks for 16 years.
  • He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in history.
  • Nicknamed "The Professor", Smith is considered the All Blacks tactical genius and has helped engineer two Rugby World Cup triumphs by helping coach them to victory at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
  • He is one of two coaches (Steve Hansen being the other) to win two back-to-back Rugby World Cups.
  • He coached the Crusaders to win the 1998 and 1999 Super Rugby title.
  • He also helped the Chiefs to win the 2012 Super Rugby title and 2013 Super Rugby title.

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