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Rhys Smith

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Rhys Smith
Personal information
Born (1997-03-13) 13 March 1997 (age 27)
England
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Hamburger Polo Club
Senior career
Years Team
2013-2015 East Grinstead
2015-2018 Durham University
2018-2019 East Grinstead
2019–2023 Wimbledon
2023–present Hamburger Polo Club
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–17 England & GB U-21 23
2018–present England & GB 17 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham Team
Last updated on: 15th April 2023

Rhys Smith (born 13 March 1997) is an English field hockey player who plays in midfield for German BUndesliga club Hamburger Polo Club and the England and Great Britain national teams.

He was educated at Whitgift School, South Croydon, London. He completed his higher education at Durham University.[1]

Club career

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Smith played club hockey in the Men's England Hockey League Premier Division for Wimbledon until 2023. He also played for East Grinstead.[2] In 2023 he left England and started playing for Hamburger Polo Club in Germany.[3]

International career

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He made his senior international debuts in October 2018, for Great Britain v Belgium on 2 October 2018 and for England v France on 16 October 2018.

References

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  1. ^ "Durham University students play hockey on the highest stage". Palatinate. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  2. ^ "EGHC Men Welcome Rhys Smith as he Returns for 2018/2019 Season".
  3. ^ "Hockey-Herren mit einigen neuen Gesichtern".
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