Photo: Peter McIntoshVeteran halfback Aaron Smith does not want a bar of the criticism that has been flowing since the All Blacks’ lopsided first test win of the year. It was our first chance as a group to come together, which was great, and to play at a new stadium. ‘‘It was very special to play Tonga. ‘‘For me, I’m solely focused on this series.’’McKenzie also felt the test against Tonga was worthwhile for the All Blacks as an entree to a big year of test rugby. ‘‘For us, we’ve got to work on a few things about being a bit more clinical on some of our things around attack.’’• The All Blacks play Fiji at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2021 02:15 UTC