Aaron Smith has dropped a major hint about his international retirement. Photo: ODT filesFirst-choice All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has signalled a likely departure from international rugby following next year's World Cup. Time flys [sic]," Smith captioned a photo of himself wheeling twin suitcases at Auckland Airport. The side will then play weekly tests in November against Wales, Scotland and the headline England fixture to finish the year at Twickenham. Fellow Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava was a late scratch from the tour this morning after he suffered what may be a season-ending knee injury on Thursday.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 22, 2022 13:15 UTC