Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks against Fiji in Dunedin at the weekend. Photo: GettyBeauden Barrett and Aaron Smith will once again pair up in the playmaking roles, named to start for the All Blacks against Fiji in Dunedin this weekend. Highlanders halfback Smith has been named as captain of the side, in what will be his 98th test. All Blacks team to play Fiji:George Bower, Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Shannon Frizell, Ethan Blackadder, Hoskins Sotutu, Aaron Smith - captain, Beauden Barrett, George Bridge, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Sevu Reece, Jordie Barrett. Reserves: Dane Coles, Ethan de Groot – new cap, Tyrel Lomax, Samuel Whitelock, Luke Jacobson, Finlay Christie, Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2021 23:37 UTC