Tom Carr-Smith

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Tom Carr-Smith
Date of birth (2002-02-28) 28 February 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthLondon, Chelsea Westminster, England
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb; 207 lb)[1]
SchoolSherborne School
UniversityUniversity of Bath
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Youth career
Andover R.F.C
2015-2021 Bath Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022- Bath ()

Tom Carr-Smith (born 28 February 2002)[2] is an English rugby union player who plays for Bath Rugby as a scrum-half.

Early life[edit]

Carr-Smith is from Amport near Andover in Hampshire. He attended Chafyn Grove School in Salisbury and then Sherborne School. He started playing rugby as a youngster at Andover Rugby Football Club.[3] He attended the University of Bath to study management.[4]

Career[edit]

Carr-Smith had been involved with Bath Rugby academy since he was thirteen years-old. He signed his first contract with the club in June 2020.[5][6] He began to travel and trian with the first team Bath squad in 2021.[7] Predominantly a scrum-half, he made his Rugby Premiership debut for Bath during the 2022-23 season.[8] He made his home Bath league debut against Northampton Saints on 22 October, 2022.[9][10] He has also played as a substitute out of position on the wing for Bath when required in the Rugby Premiership.[11]

International career[edit]

Carr-Smith has represented England at youth level, earning caps for the England U20 side, winning the six nations under-20 grand slam in 2021.[12][13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "TomnCarr-Smith". all.rugby. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Tom Carr-Smith". Bath Rugby. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ Paessler, Benjamin (22 June 2021). "Andover teen makes England Rugby debut". Andover Advertiser. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  4. ^ "University of Bath students Ethan Staddon and Tom Carr-Smith get England Rugby call for Six Nations U20 Summer Series". Team Bath. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  5. ^ White, Bradley (15 June 2020). "Rugby: Dorset schoolboy signs contract with Bath". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  6. ^ Paessler, Benjamin (18 June 2020). "Former Salisbury school boy signs contract with Bath Rugby Club". Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Feature: Young Gun Tom Carr-Smith". The Rugby Paper. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  8. ^ "TEAM NEWS: BATH". Premiershiprugby.com. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  9. ^ "ROUND 7 PREVIEW: BATH RUGBY V NORTHAMPTON SAINTS". Premiership Rugby. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  10. ^ Thomas, Steffan (22 October 2022). "Johann van Graan era up and running as Bath claim first win of the season". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  11. ^ Jess, Sam; Evely, John (6 November 2022). "Bath Rugby player ratings from victory at Newcastle Falcons - 'Had the magic touch'". Somerset Live. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  12. ^ "All the team line-ups for Day 1 of Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series". U20.sixnationsrugby. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  13. ^ "ENGLAND UNDER-20S COMPLETE GRAND SLAM WITH WIN OVER ITALY". Premiershiprugby.com. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2023.