In contrast to the 7-1 loss recorded by the New Zealand national side.

In 1888 they hosted and beat a touring New Zealand side.

In 1994 he was made captain of the New Zealand side.

He then coached the New Zealand side for two years from 1992.

In 1926/27 the club finished 6th out of 29 but managed to beat a touring New Zealand side 20-15.

He has international experience as well with the New Zealand national under-20 side.

Smith was captain of the New Zealand side from 1993-1998.

He played three year in the under 21s New Zealand side which is a tied record.

In 2007 he was named in the New Zealand under-18 side.

Before this date all New Zealand national sides were made up of residents.