David Smith
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17. David Smith


David Smith

PROFESSIONAL CLUBS: Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, Workington, Carlisle

HONOURS: Joint most tries in a season for Wakefield, capped for England

OTHER: David Smith was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s, playing at representative level for England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, Leeds, Bradford Northern, Workington Town, and Carlisle as a Wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.

David Smith won caps for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1975 against Australia, and while at Leeds in 1977 against France.

Fred Smith's record for the most tries for Wakefield Trinity in a season set during the 1959-60 season with 38-tries was equalled by David Smith in the 1973-74 season.