Nicky Smith joined Leicester Tigers ahead of the 24/25 campaign.

The front-rower was born in Swansea, where he played his amateur rugby with his home club before representing Aberavon.

He debuted for Ospreys in 2012, making 200 appearances until leaving the URC side in the summer to join Tigers.

After two years in the Wales U20s squad, Smith's senior Test debut came in 2014 against Fiji, and he featured as part of the national side until his final Test in 2023.