Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has an uncanny ability to accurately gauge the emotional state of his players. Time and again he's carefully managed a damaged soul back to full noise - think Julian Savea this year, Aaron Cruden in 2014 and Ma'a Nonu in 2012. His next challenge is going to be rebuilding Aaron Smith back to his world class best. Simply put, it wouldn't be good for Smith or the All Blacks if he's involved in the next test. That's the time to return Smith to the fold - after some of the fervour has died and Smith's in a better head space.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 10, 2016 22:41 UTC