Conrad Smith at an All Blacks training session at the end of last year. Photo: Getty ImagesConrad Smith never envisioned opposing the Hurricanes, his home franchise for so long. But with French club Pau signing on to take part in next year's Brisbane Global Tens, among other things Smith is now contemplating the prospect of marking former Hurricanes and All Blacks team-mate Julian Savea. "It was probably the last thing on my mind when I went to play in France," Smith said. Smith hasn't missed playing for the All Blacks but does enjoy tuning in as a spectator.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 12, 2017 20:03 UTC