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Nelie Smith (Cornelius Michael Smith) was born on 8 May, 1934 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, Union of South Africa (now Free State), is a South African rugby union footballer. Discover Nelie Smith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Cornelius Michael Smith
Occupation N/A
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 8 May, 1934
Birthday 8 May
Birthplace Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, Union of South Africa (now Free State)
Date of death 2 May, 2016
Died Place Strand, Western Cape
Nationality South Africa

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Nelie Smith Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Nelie Smith height is 1.75m and Weight 77kg.

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Height 1.75m
Weight 77kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Nelie Smith Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nelie Smith worth at the age of 81 years old? Nelie Smith’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Nelie Smith's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1934

Cornelius Michael 'Nelie' Smith (8 May 1934 – 2 May 2016) was a South African rugby union player and coach.

1956

Smith made his provincial debut at scrumhalf for Orange Free State during the 1956 season and went on to play 60 matches for Orange Free State, captaining them 37 times.

He also played four matches for Griqualand West.

1963

He made his test debut for the Springboks during the Australian rugby tour of 1963 in the third test on 24 August 1963 at the Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

South Africa lost the match 9–11, with Smith scoring all nine points.

Smith scored twelve points in seven test matches for South Africa and captained the team in four tests.

He also played in twelve tour matches and scored a further nine points for the Springboks.

Smith coached numerous teams, both in South Africa and internationally.

1976

His first big success as a coach was in 1976, when he and Sakkie van Zyl, coached the Orange Free State to its first Currie Cup title.

1980

He was the Springboks coach in 1980 when the Springboks defeated Billy Beaumont's Lions and in 1981 he was the coach during the Springbok tour of New Zealand and the United States.

1985

In 1985, Smith was approached by the Italian club Rugby Rovigo, which in a 2 years window he contributed in re-establishing as one of the strongest Italian sides.

1988

Forging a scrum culture, then contributing in signing fellow South Africans Tito Lupini, Naas Botha and Gert Smal, Smith was capable to gain Rugby Rovigo his 10th national championship in 1988, reaching a back to back final in 1989.

His impact in putting a 9 years drought to an end is still a milestone in Rugby Rovigo history, the most rugby-addicted city in Italy.