Victor R. "Vic" Smith is a former

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player who represented

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at international level. Smith made his full

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debut in a 0–6 loss to

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on 5 July 1947 and ended his international playing career with six A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 0–4 loss to

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on 4 September 1948. Three of his brothers also represented New Zealand,

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and Roger Smith playing official international appearances, while the third brother, Jack Smith, only played in unofficial matches.

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, grandson of another brother, Bob Smith, also played for New Zealand

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