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Wellington wing in Smith

Tuesday 13th May 2008

David Smith: Set to roar with the Wellington Lions in 2009

Blues and Auckland winger David Smith has signed a two-year contract with Wellington for the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

He will join his new province after this year's Air New Zealand Cup.

Smith, 22, was a draft player in the Hurricanes' Super 14 squad last year, making 12 appearances for the franchise and scoring one try.

"David very much enjoyed his time here in Wellington last year and we are delighted that he has decided to join us," said Wellington Rugby chief executive Greg Peters.

"He is one of the most exciting players in New Zealand rugby and will be a huge asset to both Wellington and the Hurricanes."

Smith and his Blues team-mates meet the Hurricanes on Friday in a crucial Super 14 match in Auckland which will go some way to determining the semi-finalists.