Cecilia Smith (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 13 March 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Apia, Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Leeton High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cecilia Smith (born 13 March 1994) is an Australian rugby union player. She captains the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Women's competition and for Australia internationally. She was part of Australia's 2021 Rugby World Cup squad.
Rugby career
[edit]2022
[edit]Smith was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[1][2] She made her international debut for the Wallaroos against New Zealand on 12 June at Tauranga.[3][4] She was named in the Australian squad for a two-test series against the Black Ferns at the Laurie O'Reilly Cup.[5][6]
In October 2022, Smith made her first Rugby World Cup appearance at the delayed tournament in New Zealand.[7][8]
2023–24
[edit]In the Wallaroos first game of the year, Smith scored her sides first try as they beat Fiji 22–5 on 20 May at the Allianz Stadium.[9][10] She was selected again in the Wallaroos side for the 2023 Pacific Four Series, and the O'Reilly Cup.[11]
On 5 March 2024, Smith was named as captain of the Queensland Reds Super Rugby Women's side.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Williamson, Nathan (19 May 2022). "Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Woods, Melissa (19 May 2022). "Nine new Wallaroos for Pacific Four rugby". 7NEWS. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (4 June 2022). "Wallaroos confirm two debutants for Pacific Four opener against Black Ferns". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Tucker, Jim (6 June 2022). "Brave Wallaroos give New Zealand a scare in the rain". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Wallaroos name 32-player squad". ESPN.com. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Maya Stewart, Emily Robinson, and Asatasi Lafai named in Wallaroos squad to face Black Ferns". nsw.rugby. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (7 September 2022). "Wallaroos confirm Rugby World Cup squad". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ Worthington, Sam (7 September 2022). "Rugby stars to play two World Cups in a month". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (20 May 2023). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Chapman, Simon (21 May 2023). "Lights go out on Wallaroos skipper's 'emotional' farewell". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (15 June 2023). "Wallaroos welcome back overseas stars for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Cecilia Smith named Queensland Reds Super W captain". reds.rugby. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.