Personal Life
Smith, who is of Tongan background, was easily recognised on the field by his dreadlocked hair style until late 2006 – when he decided to sell his dreadlocks for charity. Smith is the older brother of fellow Brumbies player and Tongan rugby league international Tyrone Smith.
Off the field, Smith takes part in many coaching clinics for children and is the face of Australian version of Electronic Arts' video game Rugby 2005. In 2006 Smith chopped off his dreadlocks for charity. He told the Daily Telegraph "I wouldn't expect much for the (dreadlocks), but anything for the charity would be great.". They were given to a charity for younger people with cancer.
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