Franco Smith

Franco Smith

coach South Africa

Franco Smith is a South African rugby coach and former player, currently the head coach of Glasgow Warriors. He has previously coached the Italian national team and is recognized for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent. Smith has been linked to potential roles in other national teams, including a possible future position with the Welsh national team amid coaching changes.

Born on Apr 24, 1973 (52 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Franco Smith canned the experiment of Tuipulotu playing outside centre halfway through the match. 5

Bundee Aki Sione Tuipulotu Andy Farrell Maro Itoje Gregor Townsend
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things up – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Franco Smith made changes to Glasgow's lineup for their match against Leinster. 6

Leo Cullen Adam Hastings Sione Tuipulotu Henco Venter
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster should have too much for Glasgow but mental scars from Champions Cup exit still a problem – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Franco Smith Glasgow coach. 6

Kyle Rowe George Horne Sam Prendergast Dan Sheehan Jamie Heaslip Leo Cullen Bernard Jackman Hugo Keenan Josh Van Der Flier Tadhg Furlong Caelan Doris Garry Ringrose Tommy O Brien Scott Penny Ronan Kelleher Jimmy O Brien Zander Fagerson Huw Jones Sione Tuipulotu Josh Mckay Scott Cummings Henco Venter Andrea Piardi
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster v Glasgow Warriors – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glasgow head coach Franco Smith spoke afterwards of the hard work that he and his team had devoted to rebuilding confidence. 7

John Dobson Sione Tuipulotu Scott Cummings Josh Mckay Henco Venter Huw Jones Stafford Mcdowell Pete Murchie Sebastian Cancelliere Jordan Jack Mann Jp Du Preez Sean Kennedy Facundo Cordero Logan Totter Zander Fagerson Rory Sutherland Fin Richardson Jack Dempsey
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster and Glasgow face into URC semi-finals in contrasting headspaces – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glasgow coach Franco Smith turned to his bench, replacing five players. 5

Nathan Mcbeth Gavin Coombes Diarmuid Barron Tom Ahern Paddy Patterson Sean O Brien Tony Butler Tom Farrell Alex Nankivell Andrew Smith Fineen Wycherley John Hodnett Kyle Steyn George Horne Morne Ferreira Rory Scannell Sebastian Cancelliere Matt Fagerson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Munster left to rue lack of composure as they fall to Glasgow defeat – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Franco Smith has emerged as a leading contender for a long-term appointment with Wales. 5

Warren Gatland Huw Bevan Rob Howley Jonathan Humphreys Mike Forshaw Adam Jones Simon Easterby Michael Cheika Shaun Edwards Vern Cotter
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warren Gatland waived six-figure settlement after shock decision to quit Wales

New Zealand New Zealand: Franco Smith is also reported to be a strong contender for the Wales coaching position. 5

Warren Gatland Brad Mooar Simon Easterby Andy Farrell Joe Schmidt Vern Cotter Matt Sherratt
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warren Gatland replacement: Former All Blacks assistant Brad Mooar among bookies' favourites for next Wales coach

Ireland Ireland: Franco Smith is mentioned as one of the candidates for the Welsh rugby head coach position. 5

Simon Easterby Warren Gatland Matt Sherratt Michael Cheika Andy Farrell John Plumtree Elgan Rees Sarra Elgan Rees Matt Cardey Stuart Lancaster Robin Mcbryde
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Whisper it quietly, but Simon Easterby is the perfect fit for Welsh rugby – The Irish Times

Nigeria Nigeria: Glasgow coach Franco Smith is reportedly in the frame as a potential successor to Gatland. 5

Warren Gatland Michael Cheika Simon Easterby Wayne Pivac
The Punch: Wales sack Gatland after losing streak

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Current Glasgow head coach Franco Smith is a candidate to succeed Gatland. 5

Warren Gatland Rob Howley Michael Cheika Simon Easterby Andy Farrell Abi Tierney
The Guardian: Warren Gatland set to leave Wales job after dismal second stint as head coach | Warren Gatland