Brian Smith

Brian Smith is a rare breed who has both played and coached international rugby and doesn't mind telling it as he sees it. He's currently putting his Oxford degree to good use teaching Commerce and coaching rugby at the Scots College, Sydney.

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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Balance & Power

  The Wallabies have been searching for an effective combination behind the scrum and after their performance in...

  Brian Smith August 12, 2019
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Speed Kills

  It’s rare that the All Blacks are held to one try on New Zealand soil but that’s...

  Brian Smith July 29, 2019
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Playmakers

  In recent times much has been made about the Wallabies and their traditional playmakers at numbers 10...

  Brian Smith July 22, 2019
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Sayonara

  Introduction Michael Cheika’s Wallabies had a genuine crack against the All Blacks in Yokohama but to be...

  Brian Smith October 28, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Defence Review

  What a game it was in Salta. The Wallabies performed the “great escape” goaded by Michael Cheika’s...

  Brian Smith October 11, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – More Painful Lessons

  It’s tough times as a Wallaby supporter. Michael Cheika’s team is under pressure and it’s as though...

  Brian Smith October 2, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Pumas Pounce

  Introduction It’s been along time between drinks for Argentina in Australia with their last previous win in...

  Brian Smith September 16, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Winning Ugly

  Introduction Michael Cheika will sleep better this week after his Wallabies found a way to win in...

  Brian Smith September 10, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Holy Naholo!

  Introduction A lot has been said about the Wallabies set piece woes, their 40 missed tackles and...

  Brian Smith August 23, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Plays of the Day

  In this part of the world all eyes were on the Wallabies v Ireland series decider but...

  Brian Smith June 24, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Busting the Blitz

  Introduction In the modern game the Blitz Defence has become a key consideration for all attach coaches....

  Brian Smith June 17, 2018
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  Brian Smith: Southern Hemisphere goes one up

  With the Northern Hemisphere teams being so accomplished in recent times it’s paved way for these 3...

  Brian Smith June 10, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Ireland Slam England

  Ireland comprehensively rolled England at Twickenham on St Patrick’s Day to win the Grand Slam and send...

  Brian Smith March 19, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis: England Outgunned In Paris

  After England’s loss to Scotland, coach Eddie Jones spared his players by publicly taking the blame for...

  Brian Smith March 11, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis: Scotland Brave and Bold

  Scotland were excellent and fully deserved their win over England at Murrayfield on the weekend. Gregor Townsend...

  Brian Smith February 25, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – England Get It Done.

  Eddie Jone’s sweet chariot rolls on in this seasons 6 Nations championship after a gritty win at...

  Brian Smith February 11, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis: England Smash Italy in Rome

  England were far too classy for the brave Italians in the opening round of the RBS 6...

  Brian Smith February 6, 2018
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Red Card Attack

  Until last night, I had fond memories of Murrayfield. It’s where I played my last rugby test...

  Brian Smith November 28, 2017
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Character Building

  It was a typical wet November day at Twickenham and it’s fair to say things got pretty...

  Brian Smith November 20, 2017
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  Brian Smith’s Analysis – Job Done

  The Wallabies enjoyed a very good win in Cardiff on Saturday, and the performance puts them in...

  Brian Smith November 14, 2017