10 Facts About Dan Ward-Smith

Dan Ward-Smith covered flanker and second row, which made him a useful forward to have in the Wasps squad.

Dan Ward-Smith moved back to his hometown with his family when he was 13.

Dan Ward-Smith has played for Manawatu under-19s and played all twelve provincial games for Manawatu in 1999.

Dan Ward-Smith made two appearances representing the New Zealand Maori Colts, with the aim of achieving a Super Rugby contract with the Wellington Hurricanes.

However Dan Ward-Smith eventually pursued a Rugby Career in the UK due to having dual Nationality.

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Dan Ward-Smith travelled to the UK on a short term contract with Plymouth Albion.

Dan Ward-Smith was selected for England 'A' in his first season at Bristol, making his debut against Ireland A In his second season at the club he was called up to the 30-man England training squad for the Autumn Internationals.

Dan Ward-Smith missed out on a place in the 2007 England World Cup squad due to a ruptured patella tendon after being part of the initial training squad.

Dan Ward-Smith had been selected for the 2010 tour to the southern hemisphere.

Notably Dan Ward-Smith featured against The Barbarians at Twickenham and was the first person of Maori heritage to play against NZ Maori when he appeared for England in Napier in a fixture that celebrated 100 years of NZ Maori Rugby.