About Greg Smith
Lived 1949 – 2002 (aged 52–53). Greg Smith was an Australian rugby union player and coach.
Greg Smith (c. 1949 – 3 September 2002) was the former international rugby union coach of both the Australian national rugby union team (known widely as the Wallabies) and the Fijian national rugby union team.
He is probably best remembered for guiding the Australian team to a 12-match winning streak across Europe beating Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Greg Smith?
Australian rugby union coach (1949–2002)
When was Greg Smith born?
Greg Smith was born in 1949.
When did Greg Smith die?
Greg Smith died on 3 September 2002.
What was Greg Smith's occupation?
Greg Smith was a rugby union player and coach.
What nationality was Greg Smith?
Greg Smith was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Greg Smith (rugby union coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Greg Smith. https://biography.guide/greg-smith-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Greg Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/greg-smith-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Greg Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/greg-smith-rugby-union-player/.
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