| Birth name | Thomas James Smith |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 2 December 1999 (age 26) |
| Birth place | Norwich |
| Height | 6ft 1in |
| Weight | 16st 3lbs |
| Position | Back row |
| Currentclub | Doncaster Knights |
| Years 1 | 2018–2021 |
| Clubs 1 | Leicester Tigers |
| Apps 1 | 10 |
| Points 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2021– |
| Clubs 2 | Doncaster Knights |
| Apps 2 | 2 |
| Points 2 | 0 |
| Clubupdate | 4 December 2021 |
Thomas James Smith (born 2 December 1999)[1] is an English rugby union back row for Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship, the second division. He previously played for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby.[2]
Career
Smith made his debut for Leicester Tigers on 27 October 2018 in a Premiership Rugby Cup defeat against Saracens, two years later on 15 August 2020 Smith made his full Premiership debut from the bench against Exeter Chiefs.[3]
Two weeks later Smith became Leicester's youngest captain in a league game when he led the side on 30 August 2020 against Gloucester.[4][5][6]
On 3 December 2021 Smith was released by Leicester to join Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship for the 2021–22 season.[7]
References
- ^ "Thom Smith profile". ESPN Scrum. ESPN. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Thom Smith Leicester Tigers profile". Leicester Tigers. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Leicester include 4 new signings in squad to face Exeter". Rugby Pass. 15 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Sale bring back big guns for Bristol showdown". Planet Rugby. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Gloucester hold off Tigers fightback". Leicester Tigers. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "The 83 uncapped, England-qualified players that Eddie Jones will be watching". Daily Telegraph. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Leicester Tigers agree mid-season release for Thom Smith". Rugby Pass. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.