Smith was part of the Auckland side that lost to Australia in 1980.

The Auckland representative side was consistently providing top opposition to touring teams.

By 1925 he was made captain of the Auckland side.

He was made captain of the Auckland side in 1958.

Christian was part of the Auckland side that defeated Australia in 1969.

He toured Australia in 1973 with the Auckland under-23 side.

In 1999, 2001, 2004 and 2005 Martin coached the Auckland side.

He also was involved in the Auckland representative side, scoring 98 points in only five games.

It was not until 1988 that they were again victorious over an Auckland side.

He was also recalled to the Auckland side that year.