Ben Smith

Ben Smith is a name that is synonymous with the Highlanders and is a legend of the game having played over 150 games for the Highlanders and 84 for the All Blacks. 

Ben has transitioned into the coaching space since his retirement from professional rugby in 2022 and has contributed as an skills/assistant coach to the Otago NPC and Highlanders teams since then. 

 

Other Coaching Roles

Otago - Assistant Coach (2022-23)

Highlanders - Assistant (2023-current)