Nick Smith came through the Auckland Rugby Academy and the Blues development programme, going on to score a try on his senior debut against the NZ Barbarians in 2014. He joined North Harbour in 2016, playing in the Mitre 10 Cup – the second highest level of professional rugby in New Zealand - and then moved to Europe for the 2019/20 season, making six appearances and scoring 17 points for French side Biarritz in Pro D2. Nick, who joined the Club last summer, can also play at fly-half and we are looking forward to seeing him in a Chinnor jersey.

Age? 27
Year joined? 2020
Best rugby moment? Playing for Auckland Blues for the first time against the Barbarians
Most memorable try? Scoring for the Blues on debut
Describe the Club in one word? Welcoming
Occupation? Account Manager
First job? Labourer
Favourite food? Bagel with avocado
Favourite TV series? The Office US