Former Australia flanker George Smith says his sacking by Japanese club Suntory will not define him.
澳洲袋鼠隊傳奇人物2003在自家世界盃亞軍flanker,現年38.他因在2017年12月31日因拒付車資90美金兩次毆打計程車司機意外事件,在日本監獄服刑20天,沒有招到起訴而釋放.
The Wallaby great, 38, spent 20 days in a Japanese prison after an incident with a taxi driver on 31 December 2017, before being released without charge.
He returned to Queensland Reds for the Super Rugby season and has now joined Bristol on a six-month deal.
"I understand why I was let go by Suntory, and I understand my position as someone in the spotlight," he said.
但這不能定義我是個橄欖球員或我是個有人格的人
"But that doesn't define who I am as a rugby player or who I am as a person."
Smith, who won 111 Australia caps, told BBC Radio 5 live: "An incident happened, but there was undue publicity around it.
"I have learned a lot from that, but there was no case to be answered, no conviction and no legal ramifications.
"I hadn't had any previous incidents like this, but I was happy to let it be and continue my career elsewhere."
'I won't be a passenger'我不是過客
Despite his age, Smith has vowed to make an impression at Ashton Gate as Bristol look to stay in the top flight.
In his last spell in the Premiership, Smith was highly influential for Wasps, scooping a host of individual awards and mentoring the younger generation in Coventry.
經驗豐富球員灌輸心理和傳球的技巧,以及傳承經驗是非常重要.
"It is important for an experienced player to mentor and pass on skills and experience," Smith added.
但是同時我自我要求成為在球場比賽中最佳的球員.我不想成為在任何球隊的過客.我需要成為真正能在球隊裡奮力變為最佳的球員.
"But also I need to be the best player I can be on the field. I don't want to be a passenger in any team. I need to be a person who is striving to be the best in the team."
Smith他的運動生崖償命,歸功於他的良好傷痛紀錄,還有經驗和敏銳橄欖球頭腦的結果.
Smith attributes his longevity to a good injury record, a result of experience and a sharp rugby brain.
"I have been very fortunate I haven't had too many serious injuries. I find myself in situations on the field where I feel I can anticipate out of them," he explained.
"I don't put myself in unnecessary spots that would put me in a high percentage [chance] of getting injured. My recovery process has also changed over the years, and I understand my body a bit better than I used to."
No contact from Jones
Smith's relationship with England head coach Eddie Jones goes back two decades to their time at the Brumbies in Australia, and the player was drafted into camp in 2016 as a breakdown consultant.
"We are still in touch, but I haven't spoken to him recently. I regard Eddie very highly, and he has been very influential in my career as a rugby player and as a person.
"He is still a mentor of mine, but I haven't been asked [to go into camp again].
"I do have an interest in coaching. I don't know if I could deal with 40-odd different personalities at one time, but I do have an interest in regards to helping around that contact and breakdown area."